MedSurg/Infectious Disease RN
Parkersburg, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

MedSurg/Infectious Disease RN Opportunity

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Unit: 1E MedSurg/Infectious Disease (Cost Center 15)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Beds: 18 private rooms (due to Infectious Diseases)
• Patient Types: Infectious diseases including COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, isolation cases
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Typical: 1:5-6
  • If COVID patients: 1:4
  • Staffing: 3-4 RNs per shift
• Support Staff: 2 CNAs per shift
• Respiratory Equipment: No vents; patients may be on CPAP, BiPAP, or High Flow managed by RT
• Telemetry: Remote telemetry monitored from another floor; RNs do not interpret strips

Certifications & Experience

• Required Certification: BLS (AHA) only
• Experience: Strong knowledge in MedSurg, Infectious Disease, and Isolation precautions required
• IV Drips: No cardiac drips; typical MedSurg IV meds including Heparin and antibiotics
• Titration: RNs do not titrate cardiac drips

Scheduling & Shifts

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts

  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (includes 30-minute lunch)
  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (includes 30-minute lunch)
• Scheduling:

  • Permanent staff self-schedule
  • Travelers scheduled based on unit needs; block scheduling possible if unit needs are met
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

  • Night weekends: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Day weekends: Saturday, Sunday
• Holiday Requirement: Based on unit staffing needs; travelers may be expected to work holidays if permanent staff coverage is insufficient

Additional Information

• Charge Nurse: Present 24/7

  • Day charge may take patients if needed
  • Night charge always takes a full patient assignment
• Floating: Travelers float first; required to float to any MedSurg units

  • If floated to Tele, patient assignments will be within skillset
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs required

  • Scrub jackets allowed only if royal blue scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts)
• Orientation:

  • 1 day EPIC orientation
  • 1 day floor orientation with preceptor
  • 3rd day working independently
• Travel Experience: Required
• Additional Requirement: Must submit an unexpired copy of driver’s license

This position is ideal for RNs with MedSurg and Infectious Disease experience who are comfortable working in isolation units with infectious patients and flexible scheduling needs.