Med Surg RN
Parkersburg, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN (Registered Nurse) - MedSurg

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Travel experience required
• BLS (AHA) is the only required certification
• All submittals must include an unexpired copy of the candidate's driver's license

Experience

• Strong knowledge of MedSurg, Infectious Disease, and isolation precautions

Unit and Patient Profile

• Unit: MedSurg/Infectious Disease
• Beds: 18, all private rooms
• Patients: Any and all Infectious Disease, isolation, COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, and similar
• Ratios: 1:5-6, or 1:4 if COVID (typically 3-4 RNs per shift)
• Nursing assistants: 2 CNAs per shift
• Charge nurse: Available 24/7. Day charge may take patients if necessary; night charge always takes a full patient assignment.

Clinical Scope

• Drips: No cardiac drips. RNs are not required to titrate drips. Common drips include heparin, other typical MedSurg IV medications, and antibiotics.
• Respiratory: No vents. Patients may be on CPAP, BiPap, or high flow, managed per RT.
• Telemetry: Remote telemetry monitored from the 3rd floor, with monitors at the desk and monitor techs. RNs do not have to read or interpret strips.

Float Scope

• Travelers are the first to float.
• Floating to any MedSurg units is required.
• If floated to Telemetry, patient assignments stay within the nurse's skillset.

Schedule and Staffing

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts from 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, with a 30-minute lunch break.
• Scheduling: Permanent staff self-schedule. Travelers are scheduled where needed, and block scheduling is allowed as long as unit needs are met.
• Weekends: Every other weekend. Night weekend shifts are Friday through Sunday; day weekend shifts are Saturday and Sunday.
• Holidays: Depend on unit needs. Travelers are expected to work holidays if there is not enough permanent staff coverage.
• On-call: Depending on the contract, travelers may be called off for low census. Travelers should discuss specifics with their recruiter.

Dress Code

• Royal blue scrubs.
• Scrub jackets are optional, but if worn, they must be an actual royal blue scrub jacket. No hoodies or sweat-jackets.

Orientation

• Day 1: EMR orientation
• Day 2: Floor orientation with a preceptor
• Day 3: Works independently