Med Surg RN
Oakland, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position at an acute care hospital in West Virginia, requiring Epic EMR experience and a strong medical-surgical background.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 20 active beds in a 32-bed unit
• Diverse patient population including CP, CHF, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, orthopedic, detox, post-op surgical, and pediatric patients — excludes laboring mothers and patients requiring titrating cardiac or insulin drips
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of no more than 1:5; unit staffs both RNs and LPNs
• 3 nursing aides per shift provide support
• ICU monitors telemetry and faxes strips to Med/Surg nurses for documentation
• RT manages CPAP, BiPap, and high-flow oxygen on the unit
• No drip titration required of Med/Surg nurses
• No charge nurse on unit; House Supervisor manages assignments for nurses and aides
• 12-hour rotating day/night shifts (6:45 AM–7:15 PM / PM equivalent)
• Every other weekend required; night shift weekends run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating to other units as a tasker or extra set of hands is required
• Charting in Epic EMR — experience is required
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active RN license — Maryland or Compact state license required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required; strong med/surg background essential given the variety of patients
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS
• Epic EMR experience required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Orientation is 3–5 days on the unit, covering policies, tours, introductions, and department-specific training including MedTech, pharmacy, and lab
• Manager is open to block scheduling if the traveler has shift preferences
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable except camouflage or orange
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being considered; this applies cumulatively and travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one year total before requiring a 2-year break
• Former permanent staff of Garrett Regional Medical Center are not eligible to return as travelers
• Two professional references required — one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference; if the candidate worked a permanent position within the last 12 months, one supervisor reference must be from that facility