TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Infectious Disease
Location
Parkersburg, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every-other-weekend requirement
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical / Infectious Disease unit serving patients with diagnoses including infectious disease, isolation precautions, COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, and related conditions
- Maintain patient ratios of 1:5–6 (1:4 for COVID patients), working alongside a 24/7 Charge Nurse and 2 CNAs per shift
- Administer and manage IV medications including Heparin, antibiotics, and other standard MedSurg IV therapies; no cardiac drips required
- Adhere to strict isolation and infection control precautions for all applicable patients
- Monitor remote telemetry as needed; RNs are not required to read or interpret rhythm strips
- Float to other MedSurg units as needed; when floated to a Telemetry unit, assignments will remain within the nurse's skillset
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (must be valid and in good standing)
- BLS certification required
- Travel nursing experience required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Strong knowledge of Medical Surgical nursing, infectious disease care, and isolation precautions
- Ability to work every-other-weekend and holidays based on unit needs
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience caring for patients on CPAP, BiPAP, or High Flow oxygen (managed by Respiratory Therapy)
- Familiarity with remote telemetry monitoring environments
- Experience with self-scheduling or block scheduling in a travel assignment setting
Why Join Us
- Work in a private-room unit with a structured support system including a 24/7 Charge Nurse and dedicated CNA coverage each shift
- Streamlined orientation process designed to get travel nurses acclimated quickly, including dedicated EPIC training and floor preceptorship