RN MedSurg/Oncology
Bridgeport, West Virginia
United Hospital Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg/Oncology 6S Unit

Location: Bridgeport, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Overview

• 36-bed unit specializing in Post-Op, Oncology, and Telemetry patients
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6
• Patients include general MedSurg, post-op laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendectomy (no ortho post-op), oncology patients with complications (neutropenic precautions, pneumonia, infections), and occasional psychiatric patients requiring 1:1 sitter
• Frequent use of chest tubes; experience with PleurX chest tubes is a significant plus
• Phillips telemetry monitors used; RNs must read and interpret cardiac strips (central monitor tech available)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) / ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy certification is a plus but not mandatory

Experience & Skills

• Experience with oncology patients and chemotherapy administration preferred
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips required
• Experience managing chest tubes, including PleurX, highly desirable
• No cardiac drip titration required; only Heparin drip titrated on unit
• Prior travel experience not specified as required

Patient Care & Responsibilities

• RNs titrate Heparin drips only; no cardiac drips (e.g., amiodarone, dopamine) are titrated
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP and BiPAP; respiratory therapists manage these, not RNs
• Charge nurse available 24/7; day shift charge nurse does not take patient assignments, night shift charge nurse does
• CNAs support the unit with a ratio of 3 CNAs on day shift and 3 on night shift

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• 12-hour day shifts (7 AM – 7 PM)
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) for both day and night shifts
• Holiday work included in permanent staff rotation schedule
• Floating may be required to other MedSurg or Telemetry units
• Dress code: Royal blue scrubs for RNs
• No false nails allowed

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit a copy of an unexpired driver’s license with their application
• Orientation details not specified
• No information on call or standby requirements provided