Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,038 per week at Weirton Medical Center summary:

A Travel Nurse RN specializing in Med Surg care at Weirton Medical Center, responsible for managing diverse patient conditions and ensuring quality nursing care. The role involves working with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-7 during the day and requires BLS certification and an RN license, along with at least one year of nursing experience. The nurse will rotate shifts, fulfill holiday requirements, and may float to other units based on patient needs.

Certification Details
• BLS
• RN License

Job Details
• MedSurg - Level 8 position at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, West Virginia.
• Common diagnoses include Pneumonia, UTI, AMS, GI bleed, Alcohol withdrawal, falls/weakness.
• Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1:5-7 on days, 1:6-8 on nights.
• Experience required: Must have 1 year of experience.

Job Requirements
• BLS certification required.
• RN License required.
• Can take PCT class to become PCT, or can have CNA.

Schedule Information
• Shifts: RNs 7-7, CNAs 6-6.
• No self-scheduling or block scheduling; schedule made by manager.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
• Holiday Requirement: May be asked to go in the Holiday Rotation.

Unit Specific Information
• Common titratable &/or set rate drips: heparin, bumex, lasix.
• RT will administer breathing treatments, inhalers, ABGs, and manage respiratory equipment.

Additional Details
• # of Beds: 48.
• Charge Nurse on each shift takes patient assignment on day shift; may not take assignment if only one charge nurse at night.
• Floating and shift pull rotation may occur to other MS, MS-Tele, or IMC for lower acuity patients.

Keywords:

Travel Nurse, Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Patient Care, BLS Certification, RN License, Weirton Medical Center, Shift Work, Healthcare, Nursing