Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Weirton, WV

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 48-bed Medical Surgical unit managing common diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, altered mental status, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, and fall/weakness cases. Why Join Us Supportive unit structure with dedicated monitor technicians, Respiratory Therapy staff, and patient care techs allowing RNs to focus on direct patient care.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Weirton, WV

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 48-bed Medical Surgical unit managing common diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, altered mental status, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, and fall/weakness cases
• Titrate select drips including heparin, bumex, and lasix (cardiac drip titration not required)
• Monitor patients on telemetry in coordination with dedicated monitor technicians; monitor respiratory equipment in coordination with Respiratory Therapy staff
• Collaborate with patient care techs who perform vitals, BGMs, EKGs, heart monitor application, bathing, feeding, toileting, and turning and positioning
• Adhere to scheduling requirements including every other weekend rotation and potential holiday rotation; remain flexible to fill gaps in the permanent schedule
• Float as needed to other Medical Surgical, MS-Tele, or IMC units for lower acuity patients

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license — any licensing hits must be disclosed at time of submission
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (first-time travelers accepted)
• Valid, unexpired driver's license — copy required at time of submission
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius per facility policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with telemetry monitoring and familiarity with titratable drip management
• CNA certification or willingness to complete PCT training as applicable
• Experience working in a Medical Surgical environment with varied patient acuity levels

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit structure with dedicated monitor technicians, Respiratory Therapy staff, and patient care techs allowing RNs to focus on direct patient care
• Structured orientation process including educator and computer system training as well as one-on-one preceptor time to set travelers up for success