Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Weirton, WV
GHG Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2315.20

Opportunity:

RN - Med/Surg

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Must work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-7 on days and 1:6-8 on nights
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience; first-time travelers will be accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, RN License
• Charting system: EPIC
• BSN not required
• Common diagnoses include pneumonia, UTI, altered mental status, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, and falls/weakness
• RNs required to titrate drips including heparin, bumex, and lasix; no cardiac drip titration required
• Monitor techs located on level 5 will read and monitor telemetry; nurses are not expected to read and interpret telemetry independently
• Respiratory therapists will administer breathing treatments, manage BiPap, CPAP, and high-flow O2; RNs required to monitor only
• Patient care techs available with a ratio of 1:10-12; duties include vitals, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, applying heart monitors, bathing, feeding, toileting, and turning and positioning
• Rotating shifts spread across two weeks of days and two weeks of nights; no self-scheduling or block scheduling available
• May be floated to other Med/Surg, Med/Surg Telemetry, or IMC units for lower acuity patients
• Scrub color requirement: Navy blue for RNs
• Orientation consists of 1 day with an educator and computer systems training, followed by 1 day with a preceptor
• Must submit a copy of unexpired driver's license; 50-mile radius rule applies
• Any licensing hits must be disclosed at time of submission

Facility:

This acute care facility operates a 48-bed unit providing comprehensive medical-surgical services to patients with a wide range of diagnoses. The facility maintains dedicated charge nurses on each shift and utilizes a monitor tech team to support telemetry monitoring across units. The organization employs respiratory therapists to manage breathing treatments and respiratory equipment, ensuring a collaborative and supportive care environment for both staff and patients.

Location:

This location offers a wonderful opportunity to experience a unique community while advancing your nursing career in an engaging and dynamic healthcare environment. The surrounding area provides a variety of recreational activities, local dining, and cultural attractions, making it an excellent destination for travel healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and personal enrichment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.