Med Surg RN
Parkersburg, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,096/weekOverview
- Start Date10/22/2026
- 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
1E MedSurg - 15 RN
Location
- Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Required Qualifications
- RN license
- BLS (AHA)
- Travel experience required
- EPIC experience required
- Unexpired driver’s license must be included with submittals
- Strong knowledge in MedSurg, ID, and isolation precautions
Unit Details
- 1E - MedSurg/Infectious Disease
- 18 beds
- All private rooms due to infectious diseases
- Typical staffing is 3–4 RNs per shift
- 2 CNAs per shift
- Remote Tele from the 3rd floor with monitors at the desk; RNs do not read or interpret strips
Patient Population
- Infectious Disease
- Isolation
- COVID
- MRSA
- C-Diff
Clinical Responsibilities / Scope
- No cardiac drips
- May have patients on Cpap, Bipap, or high flow, managed by RT
- Floating is required to any MedSurg units
- If floated to Tele, patients are assigned within skillset
Schedule
- 12-hour shifts: 0700-1930 and 1900-0730
- Every-other-weekend required
- Holidays as needed based on unit coverage
- Travelers may be called off for low census depending on contract
- Block scheduling may be allowed if unit needs are met
Orientation
- 1 day of EPIC orientation
- 1 day on the floor with a preceptor
- 3rd day on their own
Dress Code
- Royal blue scrubs
- Scrub jackets are allowed only if they are actual scrub jackets and royal blue
- No hoodies or sweat-jackets
Employer
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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