Medical-Surgical RN
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Berkeley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg (5th Floor)

Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit: MedSurg - 5th Floor
• Beds: 35 (can increase up to 42; includes 9 semi-private & 17 private rooms)
• Patient Types: Wide variety including altered mental status, some cardiac patients (no active chest pain), renal patients, cancer, stroke overflow, traumatic brain injury, appendectomy, chest tubes, wounds, etc.
• Common Procedures: Dressing changes (wound nurse available on days), no hips/knees (these go to ortho)
• Floating: May float to any MedSurg unit except Emergency Department or Behavioral Health

Work Schedule & Shifts

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) for both day and night shifts
• Scheduling: Use Kronos to enter schedule requests; clinical coordinator enters and manager approves at least 2 weeks in advance for 4 weeks at a time
• Block Scheduling: Allowed if in contract; nights usually scheduled in blocks
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Expected to work as needed based on unit needs

Staffing & Support

• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5-6 for both shifts
• Charge Nurse: Available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapist: Available 24/7
• Pharmacy: In-house 24/7 with Omnicell system
• IV Team: None
• Hospitalist: In-house 24/7

Clinical & Technical Details

• EMR System: EPIC
• Telemetry: Yes, monitored remotely
• Nurse's Read Strips: Not used, but basic arrhythmia knowledge and ability to recognize fatal rhythms required
• IV Drips: Only IV gtts for Heparin or Protonix; no titrating or cardiac drips
• Ventilators: Bipap, Cpap, High Flow

Orientation & Training

• Orientation: 1-2 shifts with a preceptor on the specific floor

Appearance & Conduct

• Scrub Color: Navy blue scrubs or white jacket; undershirt white or navy
• Hair: Must be natural hair color (no pink, blue, etc.)
• Tattoos: Excessive or distasteful tattoos must be covered

Required Certifications & Licenses

• License: Valid RN license for West Virginia
• Certifications: BLS (AHA) required; ACLS preferred

Additional Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Fully vaccinated required (2 doses Moderna or Pfizer, or 1 dose J&J)
• Exemptions: Medical or religious exemptions require approval through a formal exemption process

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: MedSurg experience required (years not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years based on typical MedSurg roles)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Notes

• Drivers license address must be outside 50 miles from the facility
• Previous permanent candidates must have been gone for 2 years before reapplying
• Previous travelers must have been gone for 2 years after 1 full year of travel at this facility
• Background checks must be disclosed at time of submission

This position is ideal for RNs with MedSurg experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in a well-supported hospital setting with a variety of patient types and a structured orientation process.