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 / Medical Stroke
Location
Parkersburg, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Medical Stroke unit with an average daily census of 26–28 patients and capacity up to 35 beds
- Manage a patient assignment of 5–6 patients with support from Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
- Care for patients presenting with conditions including COPD, pneumonia, abdominal pain, stroke, and occasional surgical overflow including thyroidectomy
- Provide post-TPA stroke care and support for lower-level stroke patients
- Document and communicate patient status accurately using the facility's electronic health record system
Required Qualifications
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in West Virginia or a compact state
- Current BLS certification
- Prior experience in a Medical Surgical setting
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with stroke patients, including post-TPA care
- NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification or working knowledge
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system
- Prior travel nursing experience
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on a dynamic, high-acuity Medical Surgical Stroke unit with a collaborative care team including PCT support
- Gain valuable experience across a broad patient population in a well-established acute care setting