Operating Room RN
Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling Hospital
$2,346-2,862/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
OR RN - 7010
Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Required Certifications
- BLS Certification
Experience Requirements
- IV skills required
- Surgical care knowledge, including robotics
- Higher years of specialty experience not explicitly stated, assume minimum experience consistent with specialty RN roles
Prior Travel Experience
- Not specified / no prior travel experience required
Work Environment & Cases
- 15 operating suites
- 55-70 cases per day
- Common cases include all procedures with same day and overnight stays
- Preop care only for scrubbing RNs
Scheduling & Shifts
- Day shifts: 8-hour or 10-hour shifts (6am-2pm, 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm)
- 4 ten-hour shifts (7am-5pm) with 1 weekend day every 4-week schedule
- Rotating weekends: 8-hour shift (7am-3pm) on Saturday or Sunday, plus 24-hour on-call coverage on weekend days
- 1-2 second calls per schedule (24-hour call one day on the weekend from 7am-7am)
- Call response time: 30 minutes
- No mandatory call/standby requirement
Additional Information
- Must include a copy of an unexpired driver’s license with submission
- Licensing issues must be disclosed at time of submission
- Floating to OR holding area may be required
- EMR system currently Sunrise, transitioning to EPIC on April 1
- Surgical Center/pre-op specific orientation provided
- Scrub color/dress code provided by facility
Facility
Wheeling Hospital
Pros
Pros to me are the weather because it was so cold I loved it, but this facility is one of WVUs more neglected hospitals, not like any other WVU hospital!! I would come back though for the right price.
Cons
My contract was for 6 patients and they tried to get us to take 7 patients frequently, we hardly have any PCTs on schedule so we are getting paid to be a nurse while also having to carry the extra load of being the PCT, we work w/o URs most of the time and when I tried to renegotiate my extension they said my rate would stay the same. After all I have done by picking up OT shifts, charging, and helping as a PCT while taking my own patient load is me doing too much for not enough. Meanwhile I spoke with my colleagues and one of them is getting paid way more than me and another nurse and even he was shocked that he is getting paid more for only working the minimum. Kudos to him since his recruiter got him that nice rate!! I also picked up an OT shift on 12/10 and still haven’t gotten paid and the facility even told my recruiter to not contact him until 1/16 again. It’s crazy to me that they don’t want to be bothered but if I worked that to help YOU out then you should at least have the decency to pay on time!!
- Short Term Acute Care
- 343 beds
About Wheeling, WV
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Wheeling, WV here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wheeling, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 83°F and lows around 62°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 38°F and lows around 21°F.
- There are options for short term rentals in Wheeling, WV, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Wheeling is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Wheeling has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wheeling offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
- The city has a rich art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can find recreational activities such as golfing and hiking in the beautiful outdoors.
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