Registered Nurse - Ortho-Neuro Med Surg
Parkersburg, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week night shift contract on an Ortho-Neuro Med/Surg unit, with required Epic proficiency and orthopedic patient care experience.

Details

• Acute care setting on a 33-bed Ortho-Neuro Med/Surg unit, all private rooms
• Patient population includes elective orthopedic surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders), fractures, neuro-surgical (back and neck) cases, and general Med/Surg patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
• Patient Care Techs (PCTs) available on the unit to assist with vitals, blood glucose monitoring, ADLs, and Foley discontinuation
• Charge Nurse available 24/7; night charge nurse carries a full patient assignment
• Remote telemetry available if needed, monitored by another floor — RNs are not required to read strips
• RT-managed respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen available on the unit
• IV fluids and PCA pumps used; no heparin or titratable drips
• Epic EMR — experience required
• 12-hour night shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM with a 30-minute lunch break
• Every-other-weekend requirement; weekend nights include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Travelers are first to float and may be floated to any Med/Surg unit; if floated to a Tele unit, assignments will be within the traveler's skillset

Requirements

• Active WV RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Orthopedic patient care experience required
• PCA pump experience required
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 1 day of Epic training followed by 1 day on the floor with a preceptor; independent assignment begins on day 3
• Travelers are scheduled based on unit needs; block scheduling may be accommodated when unit needs allow
• Holiday coverage may be required depending on permanent staff availability
• Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets must be royal blue if worn — no hoodies or non-scrub jackets permitted
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from this WVU facility to be eligible for the travel assignment
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before re-applying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• Time-off requests should be disclosed upfront during the consideration process