TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Weirton, West Virginia, 26062!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 1 year(s)
License: RN License
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience
- Ability to titrate drips
Description:
This position is located in a 48-bed medical surgical unit.
The nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5-7 on days and 1:6-8 on nights.
Common diagnoses include pneumonia, urinary tract infections, altered mental status, gastrointestinal bleeding, alcohol withdrawal, and falls/weakness.
RNs are required to titrate drips, with some exceptions.
Charge nurses are present on each shift and may take on patient assignments.
Patient care techs are available, with an average ratio of 1:10-12.
Job duties include monitoring vitals, blood glucose management, EKGs, applying heart monitors, bathing, feeding, toileting, turning, and positioning.
Respiratory Therapy administers breathing treatments, while RNs primarily monitor respiratory equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
There is a monitoring technician who oversees telemetry for the patients.
Nurses are not expected to read and interpret telemetry strips.
RNs work rotating shifts with both day and night schedules, typically organized into two weeks of days followed by two weeks of nights.
Every other weekend is required.
Holiday shifts may be assigned based on rotation.
No call or standby requirements are necessary for this position.
Floating to other medical surgical areas may occur for lower acuity patients.
The dress code for RNs is navy blue scrubs.
There will be a one-day orientation with an educator and one day with a preceptor.
Travelers must be flexible and willing to help fill gaps in the schedule.