Med Surg RN
Parkersburg, WV
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Infectious Disease

Location

Parkersburg, WV | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every-other-weekend requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical / Infectious Disease unit, managing patients with diagnoses including infectious disease, isolation precautions, COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, and related conditions
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:5–6 (1:4 for COVID patients), working alongside a team typically consisting of 3–4 RNs per shift and 2 CNAs per shift
• Administer and manage IV medications including Heparin, antibiotics, and other standard MedSurg IV medications; no cardiac drips required
• Adhere to and enforce strict isolation precautions and infection control protocols appropriate to patient diagnoses
• Monitor patients who may be on CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen, with respiratory therapy managing equipment; remote telemetry is available and monitored by monitor techs — RNs are not required to read or interpret strips
• Float to other MedSurg units as needed; if floated to a telemetry unit, patient assignments will remain within the nurse's skillset

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license valid for the state of West Virginia
• Current, unexpired BLS certification required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Strong working knowledge of Medical Surgical nursing, infectious disease care, and isolation precautions
• Ability to work every-other-weekend and holidays based on unit needs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for patients with infectious disease diagnoses such as MRSA, C-Diff, and COVID
• Familiarity with CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen in a non-ICU setting
• Comfort with floating to various MedSurg units as needed

Why Join Us

• Work on a fully private-room unit with a dedicated Charge Nurse available 24/7 and a structured, supportive team environment
• Block scheduling may be available based on unit needs, offering flexibility in how your schedule is arranged