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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 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 Epic experience and orthopedic patient care skills required.

Details

• Work in a 33-bed, all-private-room Ortho-Neuro Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes elective orthopedic surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders), fall-related fractures, neuro-surgical cases (back and neck), 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 checks, ADLs, and Foley removal
• Charge Nurse coverage is available 24/7; night charge nurses carry a full patient assignment
• IV fluids and PCA pumps are used; no heparin or other titratable drips
• Remote telemetry available if needed, monitored by another floor — RNs are not required to read strips
• CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen available and managed by Respiratory Therapy
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM with a 30-minute lunch break
• Every-other-weekend requirement; night shift weekends include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Travelers are first to float and may be assigned to any Med/Surg unit; if floated to a tele unit, assignments will be within the traveler's skillset
• Epic EMR is used on this unit

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 1 day of Epic training followed by 1 day of floor orientation with a preceptor; traveler is expected to work independently by day 3
• Travelers will be scheduled where needed; block scheduling may be accommodated as long as unit needs are met
• Holiday coverage may be required depending on unit staffing needs
• 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
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Cumulative travel experience at WVU facilities is limited to one year, after which a 2-year break is required before returning
• All time-off requests should be disclosed upfront during the prescreening process