MedSurg Ortho/Neuro RN (Telemetry)
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Berkeley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: MedSurg Ortho/Neuro Nurse

Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Unit: 4 North - Ortho/Neuro (MedSurg Ortho/Neuro)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Beds: 21 total (7 private rooms, 7 semi-private rooms)
• Patient Types: Orthopedic and neurological patients including totals, spines, occipital burr holes, seizures, craniectomies, brain stimulation, traction for hips (Bucks traction), and MedSurg overflow
• Common Diagnoses: Orthopedic and neuro post-op care, seizure management, brain injury care

Certifications & Requirements

• Required: BLS (AHA), NIHSS Certification (must have NIHSS)
• Preferred: ACLS
• Licensing: Any license issues must be disclosed at time of submission
• Additional: Basic arrhythmia knowledge required; nurses do not read strips but must recognize fatal rhythms

Staffing & Ratios

• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5-6 (Days usually 1:5, nights sometimes 1:5)
• Charge Nurse: 24/7 coverage; day charge nurse assists with admissions and discharges (7am-7pm), night charge nurse performs typical charge duties
• Nurse Aides: Patient Care Technicians (PCT) support the unit
• Respiratory Therapist: In-house 24/7
• Pharmacy: In-house 24/7 with Omnicell system
• IV Team: No dedicated IV team; B-Braun pumps used

Shifts & Scheduling

• Shift Length: Primarily 12-hour shifts (7:00am-7:30pm) for both day and night; 8-hour shifts may be available
• Scheduling: Use Kronos for schedule requests; requests entered by staff, approved by manager at least 2 weeks in advance for 4-week blocks; block scheduling possible, especially for nights
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; night weekends are Friday-Sunday, day weekends are Saturday-Sunday
• Holidays: Travelers expected to work holidays as needed based on unit staffing

Orientation & Floating

• Orientation: 1 shift with a preceptor plus Net Learning Modules and EPIC training
• Floating: Nurses may float to any MedSurg unit except Emergency Department or Behavioral Health

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs or white jacket; undershirt white or navy; natural hair color required; tattoos must be covered if excessive or distasteful
• Telemetry: Yes, monitored remotely
• IV Drips: Only IV fluids like Heparin or Protonix; no titrating of drips or cardiac drips
• Ventilators: Bipap, Cpap, High Flow available
• Hospitalist: In-house 24/7
• Attendance: Very important; strong attendance expected

This position is ideal for nurses with orthopedic and neurological MedSurg experience who are comfortable with telemetry, 12-hour shifts, and working in a busy hospital setting with a variety of patient needs.