RN MedSurg Telemetry Float
Bridgeport, WV
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Medical Surgical (Med Surg)

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical
• Unit: Med Surg 5S
• Shift: 12-Hour Days or Nights
• Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Important Requirements

• 50-Mile Radius Rule Applies
• All submissions must include a copy of the candidate's unexpired driver's license
• Recent EPIC experience preferred
• Travelers must be comfortable floating within skill set
• No false nails permitted

Required Certifications

• BLS Certification

Unit Overview

Join a traveler-friendly Medical Surgical team caring for a diverse patient population in a collaborative hospital environment. The unit is supported by experienced charge nurses, CNAs, respiratory therapy, IV team services, and 24/7 pharmacy support.

Patient Ratios

• Typical Ratio: 1:5–6
• Occasionally may increase to 1:7 toward the end of a shift depending on census and patient acuity

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Cardiac Catheterization Recovery
• Chest Pain
• Pneumonia
• Chronic Renal Disease
• COPD
• Orthopedic Patients
• Oncology Patients

Chemotherapy administration is handled by permanent staff.

Required Clinical Skills

• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Telemetry Interpretation
• Respiratory Assessment
• IV Medication Administration
• Patient Education
• Discharge Planning
• Multidisciplinary Care Coordination

Telemetry & Monitoring

• Phillips Telemetry System
• Monitor Technicians available on most units
• RNs must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips

Support Services

Charge Nurse

• Charge nurse available on every shift
• Day shift charge nurses do not take patient assignments
• Night shift charge nurses may carry an assignment

CNA Support

• CNAs available on all units

Respiratory Therapy

• In-house 24/7
• RT manages:
  • CPAP
  • BiPAP
  • Ventilators
• RNs may administer aerosol treatments for non-vented patients and perform EKGs

IV Team

• Available hospital-wide:
  • Monday–Friday until 10:00 PM
  • Weekends until 3:30 PM

Pharmacy

• 24/7 In-House Pharmacy
• Accudose Medication System

Floating Requirements

Travelers may float based on patient care needs.

If floated to a Critical Care area, travelers will care for:

• Med Surg Patients
• Stepdown-Level Patients within competency

Weekend & Holiday Requirements

• Every Other Weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
• Participation in Holiday Rotation Schedule alongside permanent staff

Orientation

• 1–2 Unit-Specific Orientation Shifts
• Preceptor Support Provided

Scheduling Notes

• Manager is open to accommodating requests to primarily work on 6N when possible
• Every effort will be made to honor block scheduling requests based on unit needs
• Highly traveler-friendly environment

Why You'll Love This Assignment

• Supportive leadership team
• Flexible scheduling when possible
• Strong ancillary support services
• Traveler-friendly culture
• Diverse patient population
• EPIC charting system
• Opportunity to expand telemetry and Med Surg skills