Medical-Surgical RN - Overflow Unit
Wheeling, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position on a 30-bed overflow unit, requiring a WV or compact RN license and at least 2 years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a 30-bed acute care Med/Surg overflow unit
• Typical patient diagnoses include CHF, COPD, cellulitis, cholecystitis, appendicitis, pneumonia, urosepsis, and acute kidney injury
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:6 to 1:7
• Heparin drips are titrated based on aPTT results
• Telemonitoring is present and managed by monitor techs
• Intermittent BiPAP is used, but no ventilators
• Patient care assistants (PCTs) support the unit
• Uses Epic for electronic medical records (EMR)
• 12-hour night shifts or rotating day/night shifts, with scheduled weekends
• No on-call requirement
• Floating to other units may be required based on census, with external travelers first to float
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Position may require floating to other units as needed
• Charge nurse present on the floor with their own patient assignment
• Scheduled for approximately half of all weekends and holidays as needed
• Local candidates are not eligible within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Former employees must have a 2-year break before returning as travelers, cumulative experience applies across WVU Medicine locations
• Travelers cannot work at WVU facilities for longer than one year without a 2-year break
• First-time travelers will be considered

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of acute Med/Surg nursing experience
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications
• Ability to manage a patient assignment up to 1:7
• Must provide a copy of an unexpired driver’s license for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts