Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,171 per week in Morgantown, WV

Provide direct patient care on a 20-bed Neuroscience unit serving patients with diagnoses including stroke, seizures, deep brain stimulators (DBS), surgical/post-op spine, and neurological disorders. Administer and monitor drip medications (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, Insulin) per physician orders and unit protocols.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Morgantown, West Virginia, 26501!

Job ID: 895736

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,171.86

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical / Neuro
Location

Morgantown, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite - Travelers are expected to be flexible with scheduling; 3 consecutive shifts may be available but are not guaranteed. Night shift weekend requirement is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday OR Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with every other weekend or approximately 3 weekend shifts per schedule period. Holiday rotation participation is expected.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 20-bed Neuroscience unit serving patients with diagnoses including stroke, seizures, deep brain stimulators (DBS), surgical/post-op spine, and neurological disorders
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:5-6 for floor patients, with nurse aide support available each shift
• Administer and monitor drip medications (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, Insulin) per physician orders and unit protocols
• Document telemetry strip verification in Epic, confirming monitor tech readings; RNs are not required to independently read strips
• Demonstrate proficiency with G-tube management and neurological assessment tools, including NIHSS
• May be required to float to other units within the facility as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Strong, recent Neuro nursing experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency and frequent hands-on experience with G-tube management required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience with telemetry monitoring in a floor or step-down setting
• Familiarity with titration protocols in a physician-order-driven environment
• Experience working alongside respiratory therapy with floor-level ventilator patients

Why Join Us

• Work on a specialized Neuroscience unit with 24/7 charge nurse support and dedicated nurse aide staffing each shift
• Respiratory therapy available around the clock, allowing RNs to focus on core nursing responsibilities without vent management requirements