Stepdown/MedSurg RN
Fairmont, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Stepdown/MedSurg Travel RN

Location: Fairmont, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Stepdown/Med Surg
• Number of Beds: 20
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Stepdown: 1:3
  • Floor: 1:5-6
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Weekend Requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating (evening or day shifts)
• Call or Standby Requirement: None
• Floating Requirement: None
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs
• Orientation: Unit-specific, 36 hours over Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Respiratory issues
• Weakness
• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
• Chest pain

Required Skills & Experience

• Stepdown nursing experience required
• RNs must be able to titrate drips (Heparin, insulin, Cardizem, amiodarone)

Equipment & Monitoring

• Respiratory therapy equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, high flow oxygen
• Telemetry monitoring available; RNs read strips

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Additional Requirements

• Must include a copy of an unexpired driver’s license with submission
• Licensing issues must be disclosed at time of submission

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown/MedSurg
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; Stepdown experience is mandatory
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Job Title

• Registered Nurse (RN)