Neuro Med-Surg RN
Morgantown, WV
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Specialty: Neuro / Medical-Surgical (6 West)

Unit: 6 West – Neuro

Unit Overview

• 20 beds (14 floor beds)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5–6

Required Certifications

• ✅ BLS
• ✅ NIHSS (required at submission)
• ⭐ ACLS preferred

Patient Population

• Stroke
• Seizures
• Neuroscience patients
• Deep Brain Stimulators (DBS)
• Post-operative spine surgeries
• Neurological disorders

Required Experience

• Strong recent Neuro nursing experience
• Recent Epic EMR experience
• Frequent and proficient management of G-tubes
• Solid Med/Surg skills
• Stepdown experience is NOT required

Drips

Physician-directed titration only (primarily in stepdown settings).

Common drips include:

• Amiodarone
• Cardizem
• Nitro
• Dopamine
• Nipride
• Ketamine
• Lasix
• Bumex
• Insulin

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse available 24/7
• 3 CNAs per shift (approximately 1:7–10 ratio)
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7

Respiratory Care

• May receive stable ("floor") ventilator patients.
• Ventilator management is handled by RT and physicians.
• RN vent experience is not required.

Telemetry

• Telemetry monitored.
• Monitor technicians interpret rhythms.
• RNs only verify monitor technician documentation in Epic (strip interpretation not required).

Scheduling

• Facility may allow 3 consecutive shifts, but this is not guaranteed.
• Travelers should remain flexible.

Weekend Requirements

• Weekend Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Weekend Nights: Either
  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday or
  • Saturday, Sunday, Monday
• Weeknight positions: Every other weekend or 3 weekend shifts per schedule (Saturday/Sunday)

Holidays

• Travelers participate in the holiday rotation.

Floating

Primary floating assignments include:

• 7E
• 7W
• 7NE
• 10E

Additional floating to other hospital units may occur if needed.

Dress Code

• Any combination of Royal Blue and White scrubs.