MedSurg/Infectious Disease RN
Parkersburg, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg/Infectious Disease

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun for nights)
Holiday Requirement: Based on unit needs; travelers may be expected to work holidays if permanent staff coverage is insufficient

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: 1E MedSurg/Infectious Disease
• 18 beds, all private rooms due to infectious disease precautions
• Patient types include Infectious Disease, Isolation, COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, etc.
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5-6; 1:4 if COVID positive
• Staffing: 3-4 RNs per shift, plus 2 CNAs per shift
• 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 cardiac strips
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7; night charge nurse always takes a full patient assignment

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BLS (AHA) certification
• Prior travel experience required
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Strong knowledge of MedSurg nursing, infectious disease protocols, and isolation precautions
• Must submit an unexpired driver’s license with application

Clinical Responsibilities & Skills

• No cardiac drip titration required
• Common IV drips include Heparin and typical MedSurg medications such as antibiotics
• Floating required; travelers float first to any MedSurg units and may float to Telemetry with patients within skillset

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 1 day EPIC training, 1 day floor orientation with preceptor, then independent on 3rd day
• Scheduling: Permanent staff self-schedule; travelers scheduled as needed with some block scheduling flexibility
• Lunch break: 30 minutes during 12-hour shift

Dress Code

• Royal blue scrubs required
• Scrub jackets allowed only if royal blue scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts)

Additional Notes

• Call or standby may be required depending on contract and census; details to be discussed with recruiter