Neuro MedSurg Registered Nurse
Morgantown, West Virginia
Ruby Memorial Hospital

Neuro MedSurg Nurse (6W) - Morgantown, West Virginia

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: 6 WEST - Neuro
• Beds: 20 beds (14 floor)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Floor patients: 1:5-6
  • Nurse aides: 3 per shift, ratios 1:7-10
• Charge Nurse available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7; floor vents managed by RT and physicians (no vent experience required for RNs)
• Telemetry available; RNs do not read strips but verify monitor tech’s readings in Epic

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• Neurosciences
• Deep Brain Stimulators (DBS)
• Stroke
• Seizures
• Surgical/Post-Op Spines
• Neurological Disorders

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• NIHSS (must have at time of submission)
• ACLS preferred

Experience / Skills Required

• Strong neuro experience required
• Proficiency and frequent experience with G-tubes
• Recent Epic experience required
• NIHSS certification required at time of submission

Clinical Responsibilities

• Drip titration only by physician orders in step-down setting; some protocols may allow titration with education
• Common drips: Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, Insulin

Scheduling / Shifts

• Weekend day shifts: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Weekend night shifts: Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday
• Weekday nights: every other weekend or 3 weekend shifts per schedule
• Holiday work required as part of rotation
• Travelers should be flexible; 3 consecutive shifts allowed but not guaranteed

Orientation

• 1 shift unit-specific orientation on weekend days (7:00 am - 7:30 pm)

Additional Notes

• Any background hits must be disclosed at time of submission
• Floating may be required to units 7E, 7W, 7NE, or 10E as first priority, then hospital-wide if needed
• Dress code: any combination of white and royal blue