MedSurg & Infectious Disease RN
Parkersburg, WV
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

MedSurg/Infectious Disease Nurse Opportunity

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Unit: 1E MedSurg/Infectious Disease (Cost Center 15)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Beds: 18 private rooms (all due to Infectious Diseases)
• Patient Types: Infectious diseases including COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, isolation patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Typical: 1:5-6
  • If COVID patients: 1:4
  • Usually staffed with 3-4 RNs per shift
• Nurse Aids: 2 CNAs per shift
• Respiratory Equipment: No vents; patients may be on CPAP, BiPAP, or High Flow managed by RT
• Telemetry: Remote telemetry monitored from another floor; RNs do not interpret strips

Certifications & Experience

• Required Certification: BLS (AHA) only
• Experience: Strong knowledge in MedSurg, Infectious Disease, and Isolation precautions required
• IV Drips: No cardiac drips; common drips include Heparin and typical MedSurg IV medications and antibiotics
• Titration: RNs are not required to titrate cardiac drips

Scheduling & Shifts

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts

  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (includes 30-minute lunch)
  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (includes 30-minute lunch)
• Scheduling:

  • Permanent staff self-schedule
  • Travelers scheduled as needed, block scheduling allowed if unit needs are met
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

  • Night weekends: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Day weekends: Saturday, Sunday
• Holiday Requirement: Based on unit needs; travelers may be expected to work holidays if permanent staff coverage is insufficient
• Call/Standby: May be called off for low census depending on contract specifics

Additional Information

• Floating: Travelers float first; floating required to any MedSurg units. If floated to Tele, assignments will be within skillset
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets allowed only if royal blue scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts)
• Orientation:

  • 1 day EPIC orientation
  • 1 day floor orientation with preceptor
  • 3rd day working independently
• Travel Experience: Required
• Submittal Requirement: Must include an unexpired copy of candidate’s driver’s license

Charge Nurse & Supervision

• Charge Nurse available 24/7
• Day charge nurse may take patients if necessary
• Night charge nurse always takes a full patient assignment