Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Morgantown, WV
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg

Facility: Mon Health Medical Center
Unit: 6N Medicine / Med-Surg
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg
Location: West Virginia
Shift: Nights
Shift Time: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM / 7:30 AM
Schedule: 4 × 12-hour nights OR 3 × 12-hour nights
Contract: 13 weeks
Contract Duration: 91 days
Start Date: ASAP
Extension: Possible
EMR: Cerner
Unit Size: 34 beds
Patient Ratio: 1:5–7
Patient Population: Adults

Position Overview

Mon Health Medical Center is seeking an experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse for its 6N Medicine Unit.

This is a 34-bed Med/Surg unit with telemetry caring for adult patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions.

The RN will provide comprehensive bedside nursing care, monitor telemetry patients, administer medications and treatments, manage lines and drains, recognize changes in patient condition, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

The unit uses an acuity-based staffing tool to help optimize patient assignments and staffing levels.

Schedule

• Shift: Night
• Shift Time: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM / 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 4 × 12-hour nights OR 3 × 12-hour nights
• Weekdays: Required as scheduled
• Weekends: Required
• Weekend Requirement: 3 × 12-hour weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Extension: Possible
• Guaranteed Hours: As specified by contract

Scheduling Note

No block schedule information is provided.

Candidates should be prepared to work the unit's scheduled weekday/weekend rotation.

Unit Information

Unit: 6N Medicine / Med-Surg
Beds: 34
Patient Ratio: 1:5–7
Telemetry: Yes
Average Census: Approximately 30
Patient Population: Adults
EMR: Cerner

The Medicine Unit provides care for patients with a broad range of acute medical conditions.

Patient Care Environment

The unit consists of:

• Registered Nurses
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Clinical Assistants
• Unit Clerks
• Patient Care Technicians
• Clinical Nurse Coordinators
• Nurse Manager

Interdisciplinary Support

The RN has access to:

• IV Team
• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Services
• Interpretation Services
• Phlebotomy
• Radiology
• Social Services
• Rapid Response Team
• Pharmacy
• Unit Secretary

Clinical Nurse Coordinators provide leadership on every shift, facilitate daily huddles, assist with patient flow and round on patients.

Required Experience

Minimum Experience

2+ years of RN experience – REQUIRED

The facility specifically requires:

• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• Recent Med/Surg experience
• Telemetry experience
• Adult acute-care experience

Travel Experience

Travel experience is NOT required.

First-time travelers may be considered.

Charge Experience

Previous charge experience is not listed as required.

Required License

Candidate must have:

• West Virginia RN license OR Compact RN license

Pending License

Pending WV license may be accepted for submission.

However, the candidate must meet the facility's licensing requirements before starting the assignment.

License Verification

RN license verification must be included in the submission.

The facility requires the NURSY license verification to be pulled within 2 days of the submission date.

Required Certifications

Required

• BLS/BCLS – REQUIRED
• NIHSS – REQUIRED
• ACLS – REQUIRED

Certification Provider

BLS and ACLS must be through the American Heart Association (AHA).

The requisition also states that PALS may be required if required by the specific unit. For this Med/Surg unit, PALS is not specifically listed as a required certification.

Certification Documentation

Copies of all required certifications must be included in the submission packet.

Required certifications must also be listed on the candidate's application at the time of submission.

Required Skills

The RN should have experience with the following:

Med/Surg & Telemetry

• Med/Surg nursing
• Telemetry
• Remote telemetry monitoring
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Cardiac monitoring

Respiratory

• Oxygen administration
• Nasal cannula
• High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Non-invasive airway management

IV / Vascular Access

• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Peripheral line management
• Central line care/management
• PICC line management

Medications / Infusions

• Heparin protocols
• PCA management
• Blood product administration

Tubes / Drains

• Chest tubes – Emerson/PleurEvac
• Feeding tube care and management
• Surgical drains
• Tracheostomy care/management

Renal

• Renal failure
• Pre/post hemodialysis management

Neurological

• CVA / stroke care
• NIHSS

Other

• Phlebotomy
• Wound care
• Wound VAC
• Isolation precautions/PPE
• Rapid Response/Code Team utilization
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• ABG interpretation

Primary RN Responsibilities

The Med/Surg RN will be responsible for:

Patient Assessment

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments
• Monitor vital signs and patient condition
• Identify changes in patient status
• Escalate significant clinical changes appropriately

Medication Administration

• Administer medications safely
• Follow medication protocols
• Manage appropriate IV medications
• Follow heparin protocols when applicable
• Manage PCA therapy when applicable

Telemetry

• Monitor telemetry patients
• Recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias
• Respond appropriately to changes in cardiac rhythm
• Escalate concerning findings

Respiratory Care

• Manage oxygen therapy
• Care for patients requiring nasal cannula
• Manage HFNC patients
• Provide BiPAP/CPAP support as appropriate
• Monitor patients with respiratory conditions

Lines / Tubes / Drains

• Manage peripheral IVs
• Care for central lines and PICCs
• Manage chest tubes
• Care for feeding tubes
• Manage surgical drains
• Provide tracheostomy care when required

Other Clinical Care

• Provide wound care
• Manage wound VACs
• Administer blood products
• Assist with pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Care for renal failure patients
• Provide pre/post hemodialysis management
• Care for stroke/CVA patients

COVID-19 Vaccine

Not required.

Flu Vaccine

Required.

Medical exemptions only are accepted.

Radius / Local Rule

Permanent Address Requirement

Candidate must have a permanent address 100 miles or more from the facility.

75–100 Mile Candidates

Candidates living 75–100 miles away may be considered case-by-case at the same rate.

Candidates inside the applicable radius should be carefully reviewed before submission.

Submission Packet – REQUIRED

The facility requires ONE PDF containing the complete candidate submission packet.

The PDF must include:

1. Candidate Profile

Include complete work history.

2. Specialty-Specific Skills Checklist

Must be completed for the Med/Surg specialty.

3. Manager/Charge References

Minimum:

2 Manager and/or Charge Nurse references

References must be from the past 2 years.

4. RN License Verification

NURSY verification must be pulled within 2 days of the submission date.

5. Certifications

Copies of all required certifications must be included.

Required certifications must also be listed on the application.

Additional Submission Requirements

At the time of submission:

• SSN required
• DOB required
• RTO must be included
• Full candidate file must be submitted
• Required certifications must be listed
• License verification must be current
• Minimum 2 years RN experience must be documented
• Minimum 2 recent Manager/Charge references required

Former Permanent Employees

Former permanent employees must wait:

2 years from their last permanent employment date

before returning as a traveler.

Current Vandalia Health System Employees

Current employees, including:

• Permanent
• PRN
• Other current staff

are not eligible for travel contracts within the health system.

The restriction applies across the listed Vandalia Health System facilities, including:

• CAMC Health Systems
• Mon Health Systems
• Davis Medical Center
• Broaddus Hospital
• Webster Memorial Hospital
• Grafton City Hospital
• Highland-Clarksburg Hospital
• Minnie Hamilton Health System

Biggest submission deal-breakers

Do not submit without confirming:

1. 2+ years RN experience
2. WV or Compact RN license
3. BLS/BCLS + ACLS + NIHSS
4. AHA provider for BLS/ACLS
5. At least 2 Manager/Charge references from the last 2 years
6. Permanent address 100+ miles away (or 75–100 miles for case-by-case consideration)
7. Complete one-PDF submission packet
8. SSN, DOB and RTO
9. Ability to work the required night schedule and weekend rotation
10. Flu vaccination or qualifying medical exemption