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

Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg/Infectious Disease

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts (1900-0730) with a 30-minute lunch break
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 Information

• Unit: 1E MedSurg/Infectious Disease
• 18 beds, all private rooms due to infectious disease precautions
• Patient types: Infectious diseases including COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, isolation cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • 1:5-6 typically
  • 1:4 if COVID positive
• Staffing: 3-4 RNs per shift, plus 2 CNAs per shift
• Respiratory support: No ventilators; patients may be on CPAP, BiPAP, or high flow oxygen managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Telemetry: Remote telemetry monitored from another floor; RNs do not interpret cardiac strips
• Charge Nurse: 24/7 coverage; night charge nurse always takes a full patient assignment

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• EPIC experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Strong knowledge of MedSurg nursing, infectious disease protocols, and isolation precautions
• Ability to manage typical MedSurg IV medications and antibiotics; no cardiac drip titration required

Orientation & Training

• 1 day EPIC orientation
• 1 day floor orientation with a preceptor
• 3rd day working independently

Scheduling & Floating

• Travelers scheduled based on unit needs; block scheduling allowed if unit needs are met
• Floating required; travelers float first to any MedSurg units and may float to Telemetry with patients within their skill set

Additional Information

• Dress code: Royal blue scrubs; scrub jackets allowed only if royal blue scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts)
• All submittals must include an unexpired copy of the candidate’s driver’s license
• Call/standby: May be called off for low census depending on contract specifics (discuss with recruiter)