Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Bridgeport, WV

Care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, chest pain, pneumonia, COPD, chronic renal disease, cardiac cath, orthopedic, and oncology conditions. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit with patient ratios of approximately 1:5–6, with acuity-dependent variation.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Bridgeport, WV

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Every-other-weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) | Holiday rotation with permanent staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit with patient ratios of approximately 1:5–6, with acuity-dependent variation
• Read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitoring equipment
• Perform aerosol treatments for non-vented patients and conduct EKGs
• Collaborate with CNAs, charge nurses, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and IV team to coordinate patient care
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, chest pain, pneumonia, COPD, chronic renal disease, cardiac cath, orthopedic, and oncology conditions
• Participate in floor-specific orientation with a preceptor (1–2 shifts)

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Valid, unexpired driver's license (copy required at submission)
• Compliance with facility dress code: Royal Blue scrubs; no false nails permitted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical Surgical or step-down setting
• Familiarity with Accudose pharmacy dispensing systems
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP patient monitoring in a non-critical care environment

Why Join Us

• Travel-friendly unit with management that is accommodating to scheduling requests and block scheduling when possible
• Supportive team environment with 24/7 in-house pharmacy, respiratory therapy, and IV team resources available throughout the week