MedSurg Post-Surgical RN
Weirton, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg Level 7 Post Surgical

Location: Weirton, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• 27 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:5 (max 6)
  • Night shift: 1:6 (max 7)
• Common patient types:

  • Orthopedics: Post-op knee replacement, hip replacement, hip fractures, shoulder replacement
  • GU: TURBT, TURP, bladder biopsy
  • General surgery: Hemicolectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair
  • Cath lab: Post peripheral interventions, dialysis catheter insertions

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS certification required
• RN license required
• Skills: blood transfusions, wound vac changes, PCA pump management
• Heparin drips per protocol (RNs required to titrate)

Staffing & Support

• Charge nurse on each shift

  • Day charge nurse does not take patient assignments
  • Night charge nurse may take a small assignment (2-3 patients)
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs):

  • 3 on day shift, 2 on night shift
  • Duties include bathing patients, changing linens, assisting with feeding and ambulation, vital signs every 4 hours, documenting intake/output, managing drains and catheters, EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, bladder scanning, and patient transport at discharge
• Respiratory therapists manage breathing treatments and respiratory equipment troubleshooting; no ventilators on unit
• No tele/monitor techs on unit; nurses review interpreted strips provided by monitor techs on another unit

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shifts:

  • RNs: 7am–7pm
  • CNAs: 6am–6pm
• No self-scheduling or block scheduling; schedules are discussed with staff and adjusted for vacations/holidays
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday rotation may be required, alternating between two groups of holidays every other year
• No on-call; standby available on an as-needed basis with early alert (EA) system for low census
• Floating: rotating basis if needed to other MedSurg or IMC units for lower acuity patients; voluntary floating possible; no floating to rehab unit (IRF)

Orientation

• 1 day with educator
• 1-2 days with preceptor
• Orientation includes 12-hour night shifts and weekends as scheduled

Dress Code

• Nurses: Navy blue or white scrubs
• PCTs: Ceil blue scrubs
• Ward clerks: Hot pink and black scrubs (usually black pants)
• Scrubs are not provided

Additional Notes

• Must include a copy of an unexpired driver’s license with submission
• Licensing issues must be disclosed at time of submission
• 50-mile radius rule applies for candidate submissions

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: MedSurg Level 7 Post Surgical
• Required years of experience: 13 years (interpreted from contract length and specialty level)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required or mentioned

This position is suitable for experienced MedSurg RNs comfortable with post-surgical patients and managing complex care including blood transfusions and titratable drips. The unit offers a structured schedule with supportive staffing and a variety of surgical patient populations.