Ortho-Neuro Med Surg RN
Parkersburg, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - 4N Ortho-Neuro

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: 4N Ortho - Neuro (33 beds, all private rooms)
• Patient Ratios: 1 RN to 6 patients
• Common Diagnoses/Patient Types: Elective surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders), fractures from falls, back & neck neuro-surgeries, general MedSurg
• Charge Nurse: 24/7 coverage; night charge always takes a full patient assignment
• Support Staff: Patient Care Techs (PCTs) assist with vitals, FSBS, ADLs, and Foley catheter removal; typically 2-4 PCTs depending on staffing
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow available, managed by RTs
• Telemetry: Remote monitoring available; RNs do not read strips

Schedule & Work Requirements

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) with a 30-minute lunch break
• Scheduling: Permanent staff self-schedule; travelers scheduled as needed with possible block scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Night shifts Fri-Sun; Day shifts Sat-Sun)
• Holiday Requirement: Based on unit needs; travelers may be required to work holidays if permanent staff coverage is insufficient
• Call/Standby: Possible call-off for low census depending on contract specifics
• Floating: Travelers float first; required to float to any MedSurg units; if floated to Tele, assigned patients within skillset

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid West Virginia RN license or compact RN license
• Certifications: BLS (AHA) required
• Experience: Must have experience with orthopedic patients and PCA pumps
• EPIC experience required
• No requirement for RNs to titrate drips; common drips include IV fluids and PCA pumps only (no heparin or other drips)

Orientation & Dress Code

• Orientation: 1 day EPIC training, 1 day floor orientation with preceptor, 3rd day independent
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets allowed only if royal blue; no hoodies or sweatshirts

Additional Notes

• Must include an unexpired copy of driver’s license with application
• Time-off requests should be noted during prescreen
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position

This position is ideal for Med Surg RNs with orthopedic experience looking for a 13-week assignment in a scenic area with outdoor activities nearby.