Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Weirton, West Virginia
Weirton Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg Level 8

Location: Weirton, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts, rotating day/night (usually 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Unit Type: Medical-Surgical (48 beds)

Unit & Patient Information

• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Days: 1:5-7
  • Nights: 1:6-8
• Common patient diagnoses: Pneumonia, UTI, Altered Mental Status (AMS), GI bleed, Alcohol withdrawal, falls/weakness
• Charge Nurse coverage:

  • Day shift has 2 charge nurses who take patient assignments
  • Night shift may have 1 or 2 charge nurses; if only 1, they do not take patient assignments
• Patient Care Techs (PCTs) / Nurse Aids:

  • Ratio approximately 1:10-12 (can be higher)
  • Duties include vitals, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, applying heart monitors, bathing, feeding, toileting, turning, and positioning

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of MedSurg nursing experience (higher experience requirement applies)
• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted

Clinical Responsibilities

• RN drip titration: Yes, except no cardiac drip titration
• Common drips: Heparin, Bumex, Lasix
• Respiratory equipment:

  • Respiratory Therapists (RTs) handle breathing treatments, inhalers, ABGs, and manage BiPAP, CPAP, and high flow O2
  • RNs monitor respiratory equipment but are not required to perform treatments or checks
• Telemetry monitoring:

  • Telemetry techs monitor and interpret strips remotely
  • RNs are not expected to read or interpret telemetry strips

Scheduling & Work Environment

• No self-scheduling or block scheduling; schedule created by manager with consideration for requested time off
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: May be included in holiday rotation (RNs); PCTs work holidays if scheduled
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating: May float to other MedSurg, MedSurg-Telemetry, or Intermediate Care units for lower acuity patients
• Dress code:

  • RN scrubs: Navy blue
  • PCT scrubs: Ceil blue

Orientation

• Unit-specific orientation includes:

  • 1 day with educator/computer system training
  • 1 day preceptorship on the unit

Additional Notes

• Must comply with a 50-mile radius rule for candidate submissions (driver’s license required)
• Licensing issues must be disclosed at time of submission