Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Kingwood, West Virginia
Preston Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse: MS/Tele (Night, Float)

Overview

• Location: Kingwood, West Virginia
• Facility type: 70-bed rural facility
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Start date: ASAP
• Contract length: 13 weeks, with possible extension
• Unit ratio: 1:5
• Support: LPNs work nights alongside the RN. A house supervisor is available 24/7.
• Scrubs: Not provided. Color is burgundy.
• Housing: Not mentioned in the source.

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 4x12 hours, 6:45pm to 7:15am
• Days: Weekdays and every other weekend
• Hours: 12 per day, 48 per week
• Blocked schedule: Must be requested upfront on the candidate profile and will be considered and discussed at interview.

Assignment Scope

• Patient population: Acute care and telemetry, with occasional pediatric/adolescent patients
• Float required: ER, ICU
• The RN may be floated to other units, including ICU, to cover patient care needs.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of 2 years, with experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience working with adolescent patients

Pre-Start Requirements

• Identification: Government-issued photo ID, carried during all hours of service
• Background and verification:

  • 7-year criminal check within 1 year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years, plus sex offender, county, nationwide, and education checks
  • SAM/EPLS/GSA and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated with each renewal
  • E-Verify proof or attestation
• Drug testing: 10-panel test within 30 days of start, updated annually. Instant drug screens are not permitted.
• Health:

  • Physical exam, updated annually
  • TB test (2-step PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year, or chest X-ray within 2 years plus TB questionnaire if there is a positive TB history
  • Tdap within 10 years
  • Measles, mumps, and rubella: titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart
  • Hepatitis B: titer, 3-series vaccine, or declination
  • Varicella: history of chickenpox, titer, or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart
  • COVID vaccine or declination
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/12 to 04/01). Declinations are not permitted.
  • Color blind exam, with a screenshot of results uploaded
  • Fit test (mask): 3M 1804 Small or 3M 8210 Universal, updated annually
• Training: Facility modules and competency exam must be completed by Sunday night before start. Core Parts I, II, and III are required. Facility orientation safety manual acknowledgment is required.
• Forms and surveys: Online health assessment surveys, background drug screen consent, non-disclosure agreement, parking pass, and badge photo

Submission Packet

• Candidate profile with work history
• Specialty skills checklist, updated annually
• Two manager/charge references from the past 2 years, or two clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)
• RN license verification pulled within 2 days of submission date
• COVID vaccine status
• Copies of all required certifications