Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Morgantown, West Virginia
Ruby Memorial Hospital

OBS 6N/6C - 78 RN

Overview

• Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
• Facility: WVU JW Ruby Memorial Hospital
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week

Unit Details

• Unit: OBS 6N & 6C (Stepdown & Floor)
• Beds: 31 beds across 2 separate units on the same floor
• Patient types: MedSurg, Cardiac, IDDM, COPD, Trauma, Ortho, ENT, Urology, pain
• Telemetry: Unit has telemetry and tele techs; RNs must be able to read and interpret strips
• Drips: Must be able to titrate drips in Stepdown and Heparin gtts on the floor
• Respiratory support: RT is in-house 24/7; no vents on this unit
• Staffing: Charge nurse on each shift; house supervisor in-house 24/7; 3-4 nurse aides for 31 patients

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Experience/skills: Must be able to titrate drips in Stepdown and Heparin gtts on the floor

Schedule Requirements

• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: May be expected to work holidays if needed

Additional Notes

• Unit sees a lot of turning, about 10-12 turns per day
• Scrub color: Royal Blue