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Medical-Surgical RN
Keyser, West Virginia
Potomac Valley Hospital

$1,876-2,307/week

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Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg

Location: Keyser, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week

Unit Overview

21-bed Medical-Surgical unit with an average census of 15-16 patients
Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:5; may occasionally go to 1:6 but is discouraged
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist with a ratio of about 1:5, sometimes managing 7-8 patients
Common patient diagnoses include CHF, COPD, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, post-op orthopedic, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients
Telemetry monitoring is frequent; nurses read their own telemetry strips
Respiratory equipment includes CPAP

Required Certifications & Skills

Valid RN license in West Virginia
Med Surg / Telemetry experience of at least 2 years, including experience within the last year
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
BLS issued by American Heart Association
NIHSS certification
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Orientation & Scheduling

Unit-specific orientation includes meeting with HR on the first day and EPIC training if needed
Block scheduling allowed as able but not guaranteed
Weekend shifts required as needed
No holiday shifts required
No call or standby requirements
No floating to other units required
Dress code: Any color scrubs allowed

Additional Requirements

Must submit a copy of an unexpired driver’s license with application
Any licensing issues must be disclosed at time of submission
50-mile radius rule applies for candidate submissions

Leadership & Support

Daytime charge nurse and night shift house supervisor do not take patient assignments but assist with admissions and discharges

Experience

Minimum 10 years of MedSurg nursing experience required

This position is suitable for experienced MedSurg RNs comfortable with telemetry and managing a variety of common medical and post-op patients in a small hospital setting.