Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,171 per week in Morgantown, WV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Morgantown, WV
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,171 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 20-bed Neuroscience unit serving patients with diagnoses including stroke, seizures, deep brain stimulators (DBS), surgical/post-op spine, and neurological disorders
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:5-6 for floor patients, with nurse aide support available each shift
• Administer and monitor drip medications (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, Insulin) per physician orders and unit protocols
• Document telemetry strip verification in Epic, confirming monitor tech readings; RNs are not required to independently read strips
• Demonstrate proficiency with G-tube management and neurological assessment tools, including NIHSS
• May be required to float to other units within the facility as needed

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Strong, recent Neuro nursing experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency and frequent hands-on experience with G-tube management required

• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience with telemetry monitoring in a floor or step-down setting
• Familiarity with titration protocols in a physician-order-driven environment
• Experience working alongside respiratory therapy with floor-level ventilator patients

• Work on a specialized Neuroscience unit with 24/7 charge nurse support and dedicated nurse aide staffing each shift
• Respiratory therapy available around the clock, allowing RNs to focus on core nursing responsibilities without vent management requirements