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 charge nurses on every shift and dedicated patient care techs and monitor technicians to assist with workload.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Weirton, WV
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
Location
Weirton, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation may apply
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 drips including heparin, bumex, and lasix as indicated; cardiac drip titration is not required
Monitor patients on telemetry in coordination with a dedicated monitor technician; independent strip interpretation is not expected
Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy for management of BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow O2; RN role is limited to patient monitoring
Work alongside patient care techs who perform vitals, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, heart monitor application, bathing, feeding, toileting, and repositioning
Adhere to manager-assigned scheduling; travelers are expected to remain flexible to help fill gaps in the permanent schedule
Required Qualifications
Active, unencumbered RN license; any licensing history or hits must be disclosed at time of submission
Current BLS certification required
Minimum 1 year of RN experience
Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
A copy of a valid, unexpired driver's license must be submitted with all applications
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in a Medical Surgical, Med-Surg Telemetry, or Intermediate Care setting
Familiarity with titrating non-cardiac drips such as heparin, bumex, or lasix
CNA certification or willingness to complete PCT training if applicable
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
Supportive unit structure with charge nurses on every shift and dedicated patient care techs and monitor technicians to assist with workload
Orientation includes dedicated educator/computer system training and one-on-one preceptor time to support a smooth transition onto the unit