Ortho-Neuro Med Surg RN
Parkersburg, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,096/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN (Registered Nurse)
Location
- Parkersburg, West Virginia
Assignment Length
- 13 weeks
Schedule
- 12-hour day shifts
- 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend required
- Travelers are scheduled based on unit needs
- Block scheduling may be allowed if unit needs are met
Required Qualifications
- BLS
- West Virginia or compact RN license
- Experience with orthopedic patients
- Experience with PCA pumps
- Unexpired driver’s license copy must be included with submission
Unit Details
- Med-surg ortho/neuro unit
- 33 private beds
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6
- Charge nurse is available 24/7
- Patient care tech support is available, staffing varies
- Remote telemetry may be used if needed
- RN does not need to read telemetry strips
Responsibilities and Work Setting
- May float first to other med-surg units
- If floated to telemetry, patients are assigned within the nurse’s skill set
- May be called off for low census depending on contract specifics
Common Patient Population
- Elective hip, knee, and shoulder surgeries
- Fractures from falls
- Back and neck neurosurgical patients
- General med-surg patients
Equipment / Clinical Support
- IV fluids
- PCA pumps
- CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow respiratory support managed by respiratory therapy
Orientation
- 1 day of EPIC orientation
- 1 day on the floor with a preceptor
- Independent on the 3rd day
Dress Code
- Royal blue scrubs
- Scrub jacket, if worn, must be royal blue and an actual scrub jacket
- Hoodies and sweatshirts are not allowed
Holiday Requirement
- Holidays may be required based on unit staffing needs
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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About Parkersburg, WV
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Parkersburg, WV here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Parkersburg, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- There are options for short-term rentals in Parkersburg, WV, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Parkersburg is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Parkersburg offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and water sports on the Ohio River.
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