Travel Med Surg Ortho/Neuro RN - $2,133 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

? Travel RN – MedSurg Ortho/Neuro

Looking for a Travel RN who is comfortable caring for a mix of MedSurg, Ortho, and Neuro patients ? This could be a great fit if you like a supportive unit, manageable ratios, and a predictable 12-hour schedule.

Location: West Virginia
Unit: MedSurg Ortho/Neuro
Beds: 21

Hours: 36 hours/week | 3×12s
Days: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
Nights: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Weekend: Every other weekend

• Days: Saturday & Sunday
• Nights: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
  Scrubs: Navy blue

What you'll be caring for

The unit sees a good variety of Ortho, Neuro, and MedSurg patients , including:

• Total joint and spine patients
• Burr holes and craniotomies
• Seizures
• Brain stimulator patients
• Hip patients requiring Buck's traction
• MedSurg overflow

Patient ratios are generally 1:5 , with a maximum of around 1:6

What you'll need

• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
• EPIC experience
• Comfortable with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Ability to recognize potentially fatal rhythms
• Experience with common MedSurg/Ortho/Neuro patients

The unit does not require RNs to interpret telemetry strips independently , but basic rhythm knowledge is important.

Unit Support

You'll have a good support system around you:

• Charge Nurse available 24/7
• Hospitalist in-house 24/7
• RT in-house 24/7
• Pharmacy in-house 24/7
• PCT/Nurse Aide support
• EPIC charting
• BiPAP, CPAP and High-Flow available

The only IV drips commonly used are Heparin and Protonix , and nurses are not expected to titrate cardiac drips.

Scheduling & Floating

• 12-hour shifts are standard, but 8-hour shifts may be possible
• Block scheduling can be accommodated if included in the contract
• Night shifts are often scheduled in blocks
• Schedule requests are entered through Kronos
• Travelers may float to MedSurg units
• No floating to ED or Behavioral Health
• Orientation includes 1 shift with a preceptor , plus Net Learning and EPIC modules

Important Submission Details

• Candidate must live more than 50 miles from the facility
• Unexpired driver's license is required with submission
• Any background hits must be disclosed before submission
• Only 1 WVU position can be submitted at a time
• Maximum 2 candidates per opening
• Former permanent employees must be gone for 2 years
• Former travelers who completed a full year must also be gone for 2 years
• Travel teams must be submitted together

Attendance is very important to this unit , so candidates should be prepared to discuss their attendance history during the hiring process.

? Great opportunity for a MedSurg RN with Ortho/Neuro experience who wants solid 12-hour shifts, supportive resources, and manageable patient ratios.

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone's focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance