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

Job Opportunity: RN MedSurg - Infectious Disease Unit

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty: MedSurg with Infectious Disease focus

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Details

• 18-bed unit, all private rooms due to Infectious Diseases
• Patient types include Infectious Disease, Isolation, COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, etc.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • 1:5-6 typically
  • 1:4 if COVID positive
• Staffing: 3-4 RNs per shift, plus 2 CNAs per shift
• Charge Nurse available 24/7 (day charge may take patients if needed; night charge always takes full patient assignment)
• No ventilators on unit; patients may be on CPAP, BiPAP, or High Flow oxygen managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Remote telemetry monitoring from another floor; RNs do not interpret telemetry strips

Shifts & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (with a 30-minute lunch break)
• Permanent staff self-schedule; travelers scheduled as needed with some block scheduling possible
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend

  • Night weekend shifts: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Day weekend shifts: Saturday, Sunday
• Holiday shifts depend on unit needs; travelers may be expected to work holidays if permanent staff coverage is insufficient

Floating & Call Requirements

• Travelers are first to float, required to float to any MedSurg units
• If floated to Telemetry, patient assignments will be within RN skillset
• Call or standby may be required depending on contract and census

Orientation

• 1 day EPIC electronic health record orientation
• 1 day floor orientation with preceptor
• 3rd day working independently
• Orientation scheduled on 12-hour day shifts, including weekends as scheduled

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license for West Virginia
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Must have an unexpired driver’s license

Experience & Skills

• Strong knowledge and experience in Medical-Surgical nursing, Infectious Disease, and Isolation precautions
• No cardiac drip titration required
• Experience with typical MedSurg IV medications and antibiotics, including Heparin drip management
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Dress Code

• Royal blue scrubs required
• Scrub jackets optional but must be royal blue scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts)

This position is ideal for RNs with solid MedSurg and Infectious Disease experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in West Virginia.