Med Surg Ortho-Neuro RN
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Camden-Clark Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: 4N Ortho-Neuro Nurse (RN)

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit: 4N Ortho - Neuro (33 beds, all private rooms)
• Patient Ratios: 1 RN to 6 patients
• Common Diagnoses/Patient Types:

  • Elective surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders)
  • Fractures from falls
  • Back & neck neuro-surgeries
  • General MedSurg patients

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA) required
• West Virginia or compact nursing license required

Experience Requirements

• Must have experience with orthopedic patients
• Must have experience with PCA pumps
• EPIC experience required
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have relevant ortho and PCA pump experience (implied minimum experience expected)

Skills & Responsibilities

• No RN titration of drips required
• Common drips: IV fluids and PCA pumps only (no heparin or other drips)
• Charge Nurse available 24/7; night charge always takes a full patient assignment
• Patient Care Techs assist with vitals, FSBS, ADLs, and Foley catheter discontinuation
• Respiratory therapy equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow) managed by RTs
• Remote telemetry monitored by another floor; RNs do not read strips

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (with 30-minute lunch)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Fri-Sun for nights, Sat-Sun for days)
• Holiday shifts may be required depending on unit needs
• Travelers scheduled as needed; block scheduling allowed if unit needs are met

Floating & Call Requirements

• Travelers are first to float, primarily to MedSurg units
• If floated to Tele, patient assignments will be within RN skillset
• Possible call-off for low census depending on contract

Orientation

• 1 day EPIC orientation
• 1 day floor orientation with preceptor
• 3rd day working independently

Dress Code

• Royal blue scrubs required
• Scrub jackets optional but must be royal blue scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts)

Additional Notes

• Must submit an unexpired copy of driver’s license with application
• Time-off requests should be noted during prescreening
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Summary:
This is a 13-week travel nursing assignment for Med Surg RNs with orthopedic and neuro experience. The unit requires BLS certification, EPIC experience, and familiarity with PCA pumps. The position offers 12-hour shifts with every-other-weekend scheduling and requires flexibility to float to MedSurg or Tele units as needed.