Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Weirton, WV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Weirton, WV
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Weirton, WV

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 27-bed Medical Surgical unit with a night-shift nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 (max 1:7)
• Care for a diverse patient population including orthopedic post-operative patients (knee, hip, and shoulder replacements), general surgery patients (hemicolectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair), and GU procedure patients (TURBT, TURP, bladder biopsy)
• Administer blood transfusions, manage PCA pumps, perform wound vac changes, and titrate Heparin drips per protocol
• Apply and troubleshoot high-flow respiratory equipment as patient condition warrants; collaborate with respiratory therapy for CPAP and BiPAP management
• Review telemetry strip interpretations faxed from the monitor tech and document findings in the EMR
• Collaborate with Patient Care Technicians and charge nurses; float to other Medical Surgical, MS-Tele, or IMC units on a rotating basis as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license — any licensing history or hits must be disclosed at time of submission
• Current BLS certification
• Experience with blood transfusions, PCA pumps, and wound vac changes
• Ability to titrate Heparin drips per protocol
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility; valid, unexpired driver's license required and must be submitted with application

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical Surgical setting with orthopedic, general surgery, or GU patient populations
• Familiarity with post-peripheral intervention and dialysis catheter insertion patient care
• Experience documenting in an electronic medical records (EMR) system

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a supportive team that includes dedicated charge nurses on every shift and Patient Care Technicians to assist with patient care tasks
• Structured orientation provided, including time with a unit educator and a clinical preceptor