Medical-Surgical RN, Infectious Disease Unit
Parkersburg, WV
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg Infectious Disease Unit

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• 18-bed unit with all private rooms due to Infectious Diseases
• Patient types include Infectious Disease, Isolation cases, COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, etc.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

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

Schedule & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts:

  • Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 30-minute lunch break included
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend

  • Night weekends: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Day weekends: Saturday, Sunday
• Holiday shifts assigned based on unit staffing needs; travelers may be expected to work holidays
• Travelers scheduled as needed; block scheduling possible if unit needs are met

Job Responsibilities & Skills

• Strong knowledge required in Medical-Surgical nursing, Infectious Disease, and Isolation precautions
• No cardiac drip titration required
• Common IV drips include Heparin and typical MedSurg medications such as antibiotics
• Floating required primarily to MedSurg units; if floated to Telemetry, assignments will be within skillset
• Travelers are first to float

Orientation

• 1 day EPIC electronic health record orientation
• 1 day floor orientation with preceptor
• 3rd day working independently

Dress Code

• Royal blue scrubs required
• Scrub jackets allowed only if royal blue scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license for West Virginia
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Must submit an unexpired driver’s license with application

Additional Notes

• Call or standby requirements vary by contract; discuss specifics with recruiter if needed
• Unit typically staffed with 3-4 RNs per shift and 2 CNAs
• No ventilator management required by RN; respiratory therapy manages CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow devices

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Medical-Surgical nursing with strong Infectious Disease and Isolation precautions knowledge
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required for this position

Shift for This Posting

• Night shift, 12 hours per day, approximately 36 hours per week