Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Weirton, WV

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Weirton, WV

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 48-bed Medical Surgical unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:6–8 on nights
• Monitor and manage patients with common diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, altered mental status, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, and fall-related injuries
• Titrate drips including heparin, bumex, and lasix as indicated (cardiac drip titration not required)
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy staff who manage breathing treatments, inhalers, ABGs, and respiratory equipment such as BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow O2; RN role is to monitor patients accordingly
• Work alongside patient care techs and a remote telemetry monitoring team; RNs are not required to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Adhere to scheduling requirements including every-other-weekend coverage, potential holiday rotation, and flexibility to float to other Medical Surgical, MS-Tele, or IMC units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (licensing hits must be disclosed at time of submission)
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience
• Valid, unexpired driver's license (copy required at time of submission)
• Ability to comply with a 50-mile radius requirement
• Willingness to wear required scrub color (Navy Blue) and adhere to dress code policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred, though first-time travelers will be considered
• Familiarity with titratable drip management in a Medical Surgical setting
• CNA certification or willingness to complete a PCT course if applicable

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit structure with charge nurses on every shift, dedicated patient care techs, and a remote telemetry monitoring team to assist RNs
• Structured orientation including dedicated educator and computer system training followed by preceptored clinical orientation