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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Weirton, West Virginia, 26062!

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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