Medical-Surgical RN
Bridgeport, WV
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. This acute-care role provides nursing care for patients with conditions including congestive heart failure, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, orthopedic conditions, oncology, and chronic renal disease. The position includes 12-hour day shifts and collaboration with certified nursing assistants, respiratory therapists, charge nurses, pharmacy staff, and intravenous therapy teams.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts are 12 hours, typically 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and at least 2 years of experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is not required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for medical-surgical patients with varied acuity levels and diagnoses.
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:56, with occasional higher assignments based on patient acuity.
  • Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, including Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Holiday coverage follows the established holiday rotation.
  • Royal blue scrubs are required.
  • Ability to read and interpret cardiac monitor strips is required.
  • Respiratory therapists manage continuous positive airway pressure and bilevel positive airway pressure equipment.
  • Registered nurses perform aerosol treatments for non-ventilated patients and electrocardiograms.
  • Unit orientation includes 12 shifts with a preceptor.
  • Oncology medications are administered by permanent staff.
  • No false nails are permitted.
  • Electronic charting is completed in EPIC.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits