Registered Nurse Stepdown/MedSurg
Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Stepdown/MedSurg

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

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Stepdown/MedSurg
• Number of Beds: 20
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Stepdown: 1:3
  • MedSurg Floor: 1:5-6
• Nurse Aids: Yes, 2 per shift
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, high flow oxygen
• Telemetry: Yes, monitored remotely; RNs read strips
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Respiratory issues, weakness, urinary tract infections (UTI), acute kidney injury (AKI), chest pain
• Common Drips to Titrate: Heparin, insulin, Cardizem, amiodarone

Scheduling & Requirements

• Weekend Shifts: 3 per 4-week schedule
• Holiday Shifts: Rotating, day or evening
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Not required
• Orientation: Unit-specific, includes 12-hour night shifts and weekends as scheduled
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in West Virginia
• BLS (AHA) certification
• ACLS certification
• Stepdown nursing experience required
• Ability to titrate drips as listed
• Must provide a copy of an unexpired driver’s license with submission
• Disclosure of any licensing issues required at time of submission

Additional Notes

• No call or standby responsibilities
• House Supervisor available on unit
• 50-mile radius rule applies for candidate submissions