Medical-Surgical RN
Wheeling, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking Med Surg Registered Nurses to support a 52-bed all-private-room medical-surgical unit. Nurses must have BLS certification and be willing to float to the COVID unit as needed.

Unit Details

• Patient Ratios: Mostly 1:7 (day and night shifts)
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts (06:45-19:15 and 18:45-07:15)
• Schedule: Made out for 6 weeks at a time; staff may request up to 6 days off per schedule
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (3 weekends out of a 6-week schedule)
• Holidays: Work included in holiday rotation
• Scrub Color: Navy blue for RNs (top, bottom, jackets); no hoodies allowed

Patient Population & Care

• Common diagnoses: ortho post-ops, basic neuro post-ops (laminectomies, discectomies, spinal fusions), general post-ops (gallbladders, mastectomies, sleeve gastrectomies), infections, COPD, cerebral palsy, pneumonia, cellulitis
• Hemodialysis on unit; experience with peritoneal dialysis highly preferred
• Occasional care for patients being tested for COVID; may float to COVID unit if needed

Clinical Support & Resources

• Hospitalist in-house 24/7
• Intensivist in ICU 24/7
• IV Team in-house 24/7 (RNs assess IV sites but do not start IVs)
• Respiratory Therapist in-house 24/7
• Pharmacy in-house 24/7 with Pyxis system
• CNA support: 4-6 CNAs per shift (ratios 1:10-12)
• Charge Nurse takes full patient assignment, supported by Clinical Assistant

Skills & Procedures

• Drips: Heparin, rare Lasix, PCA with MSO4, occasional Ativan drip; no cardiac or insulin drips
• Ventilation: Bipap (intermittent), CPAP, High Flow oxygen
• Telemetry: Remote monitoring as needed; RNs not required to read strips but may do so if experienced

Orientation & Floating

• Orientation: General hospital orientation plus 2 full shifts on the unit
• Floating: May float to other Med Surg units, Med Surg/Oncology, or IMC (Med Surg overflow only)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license (RN)
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• ACLS certification is a plus
• Valid driver’s license required (for submission)

Additional Notes

• Must disclose any licensing issues at time of submission
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This opportunity is ideal for Med Surg RNs with solid clinical skills, flexibility to float, and experience or interest in post-op and general medical-surgical care.