Med Surg Ortho/Neuro Telemetry RN
Martinsburg, WV
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – Ortho/Neuro Unit

Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), typically 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Holiday Requirement: Work holidays as needed based on unit staffing

Unit Details

• MedSurg Ortho/Neuro unit with 21 beds (7 private, 7 semi-private rooms)
• Patient types include orthopedic and neurological cases such as spinal surgeries, burr holes, seizures, brain stimulator patients, and traction for hips
• Telemetry monitoring is used remotely; nurses must have basic arrhythmia knowledge and be able to recognize fatal rhythms (reading strips is done by permanent staff)
• IV drips limited to Heparin or Protonix; no titrating of cardiac or other IV drips
• Respiratory support includes BiPAP, CPAP, and High Flow oxygen
• Hospitalist and Respiratory Therapist available in-house 24/7
• Pharmacy services available 24/7 via Omnicell
• No dedicated IV team; B-Braun supplies used
• Floating limited to MedSurg units only; no floating to ED or Behavioral Health

Staffing & Ratios

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: approximately 1:5 to 1:6 on both day and night shifts
• Charge Nurse coverage 24/7 (day shift charge nurse assists with admissions and discharges from 7 AM to 7 PM)
• Nurse aides (Patient Care Technicians) support nursing staff

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 1 shift with a preceptor, plus required Net Learning Modules and EPIC training
• Scheduling: Use Kronos for schedule requests; requests entered at least 2 weeks in advance for 4-week blocks
• Block scheduling allowed if included in contract; night shifts usually scheduled in blocks

Dress Code & Appearance

• Scrubs: Navy blue with navy or white jacket; undershirt white or navy
• Hair must be natural color (no unnatural colors like pink or blue)
• Excessive or distasteful tattoos must be covered

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (AHA) required
• ACLS preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) knowledge required
• Basic arrhythmia knowledge required

Additional Submission Requirements

• Candidates can only submit to one position at a time within the system
• Driver’s license address must be more than 50 miles from the facility
• Previous permanent candidates must have been gone for 2 years before reapplying
• Previous travelers must have been gone for 2 years after completing a full year on the unit
• Background disclosures required at time of submission
• Submittals must include an unexpired copy of the candidate’s driver’s license

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license appropriate for West Virginia
• Experience in MedSurg, Orthopedics, or Neurology preferred (years of experience not explicitly stated)
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required

Important Notes

• Attendance is critical; candidates should be prepared to discuss attendance history with previous managers
• Night shift schedule typically includes three 12-hour shifts per week with every other weekend and holiday coverage as needed