MedSurg Post-Surgical RN
Weirton, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Post-Surgical Med/Surg night shift position requiring at least 1 year of experience and proficiency with blood transfusions, wound vacs, and PCA pumps.

Responsibilities

• Acute care Med/Surg unit (Level 7 - Post Surgical) in a hospital setting with 27 beds
• Patient population includes post-operative orthopedic (knee/hip/shoulder replacements, hip fractures), GU (TURBT, TURP, bladder biopsy), general surgery (hemicolectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair), and cath lab patients (post peripheral interventions, dialysis cath insertions)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5 (max 6) on days, 1:6 (max 7) on nights
• Heparin drips managed per protocol
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
• Every other weekend required
• May be included in a rotating holiday coverage schedule
• Low-census early dismissal (EA) may be assigned in 4-hour increments based on unit need
• Floating to other MS, MS-Tele, or IMC units for lower acuity patients on a rotating basis as needed
• No on-call requirement
• No self-scheduling or block scheduling; schedules are set with staff input and adjusted for vacations and holidays
• Charge nurse present on each shift; night charge may take a small assignment of 2–3 patients
• Patient Care Technicians on unit (3 on days, 2 on nights) handling bathing, vitals, I&Os, EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, and more
• Telemetry strips are interpreted by monitor techs on a separate unit and faxed to Level 7 for RN review; RNs are not required to read their own strips
• Respiratory therapy on unit manages CPAP and BiPAP; RNs apply High Flow oxygen as patient condition warrants; no vents on this unit
• Orientation consists of 1 day with an educator followed by 1–2 days with a preceptor
• Navy blue or white scrubs required; scrubs are not provided
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without a 2-year break
• A copy of an unexpired driver's license is required
• Any licensing issues or hits must be disclosed upfront

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Proficiency with blood transfusions, wound vac changes, and PCA pumps required
• BSN not required
• Driver's license copy required 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