Medical-Surgical RN
Wheeling, WV
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Med-Surg | 13-Week Contract

Specialty: Registered Nurse – Med-Surg
Shift: 12-Hour Days or Nights (6:45 AM–7:15 PM / 6:45 PM–7:15 AM)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Requirements

• Active RN License
• BLS required
• NIHSS required
• ACLS preferred
• Peritoneal Dialysis experience highly preferred

Unit Highlights

• 52-bed Med-Surg unit with all private rooms
• EMR: Sunrise
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6–7 (primarily 1:7)
• 4–6 CNAs per shift (1:10–12 ratio)

Patient Population

• Orthopedic post-op patients
• Neuro post-op (laminectomies, discectomies, spinal fusions)
• General surgery post-op (gallbladders, mastectomies, bariatric procedures)
• COPD
• Chest pain
• Pneumonia
• Cellulitis
• Infections
• Hemodialysis patients
• Peritoneal dialysis experience is highly preferred

Clinical Skills

• Heparin infusions
• PCA pumps (Morphine)
• Occasional Lasix and Ativan drips
• No cardiac or insulin drips
• Intermittent BiPAP, CPAP, and High-Flow Oxygen
• Remote telemetry (tele reading not required)

Unit Support

• Hospitalist, Intensivist, RT, IV Team, PICC Team, and Pharmacy available 24/7
• IV Team performs peripheral IV insertions
• Charge nurse carries a patient assignment

Schedule & Orientation

• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• Travelers may float to Med-Surg, Med-Surg/Oncology, or IMC (Med-Surg overflow only)
• General hospital orientation plus 2 full shifts with a preceptor

Submission Requirements

• 50-mile local radius rule applies
• Unexpired driver's license must be included with submission
• Any licensing/background issues must be disclosed at the time of submission

This assignment is ideal for experienced Med-Surg RNs seeking a high-volume post-surgical unit with strong interdisciplinary support, consistent 12-hour shifts, and exposure to a diverse medical and surgical patient population.