Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Weirton, WV
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) | Unit Profile

Submission Requirements

• 50-mile radius rule applies
• All submissions must include a valid (unexpired) Driver's License
• Any licensing hits or disciplinary actions must be disclosed at the time of submission

Unit Overview

• Beds: 48
• Patient Ratios:
  • Days: 1:5–7
  • Nights: 1:6–8

Required Certifications

• BLS
• Active RN License

Common Patient Population

• Pneumonia
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Altered Mental Status (AMS)
• Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeds
• Alcohol Withdrawal
• Falls
• Generalized Weakness

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience
• First-time travelers are welcome

Drip Management

RN titration required: Yes (excluding cardiac drips)

Common drips:

• Heparin
• Bumex
• Lasix

Charge Nurse

• Day Shift: Two Charge Nurses who may carry patient assignments.
• Night Shift:
  • If two Charge Nurses are scheduled, they may take assignments.
  • If only one Charge Nurse is scheduled, they typically do not carry a patient assignment.

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)

Average Ratio: 1:10–12 patients (may increase based on census)

Responsibilities:

• Vital signs
• Blood glucose monitoring
• EKGs
• Applying telemetry monitors
• Bathing
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Turning and repositioning patients

Respiratory Support

Respiratory Therapy manages:

• BiPAP
• CPAP
• High-flow oxygen
• Breathing treatments
• Inhalers
• ABGs

RNs are generally responsible for monitoring patients while RT manages respiratory equipment and treatments.

Telemetry

• Centralized Monitor Technician located on Level 5 monitors telemetry.
• Monitor Tech notifies nursing staff of rhythm changes.
• RNs are not required to independently interpret telemetry strips.

Scheduling

Shift Times

• RN: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• CNA/PCT: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM / 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Scheduling Notes

• No self-scheduling
• No guaranteed block scheduling
• Schedule is created by the manager
• Requested Time Off (RTO) is considered when possible
• Travelers are expected to remain flexible and help cover staffing needs
• Rotating staff typically work:
  • Two weeks on days
  • Two weeks on nights
  • No switching between day and night shifts within the same week

Weekend Requirement

• Every other weekend

Holiday Requirement

• Travelers may be included in the RN holiday rotation.
• PCTs work holidays only if they fall on their scheduled shifts.

Call Requirement

• None

Floating

Travelers participate in the facility's float rotation and may float to:

• Medical-Surgical
• Med-Surg/Telemetry
• Intermediate Care (IMC) for lower-acuity patients

Dress Code

• RN: Navy Blue
• PCT: Ceil Blue
• Unit Secretaries: Black and Pink