Basic Life Support (BLS), Catheterization, Dialysis, Documentation, Driver's License, Electronic Medical Records, Heparin, Identify Issues, Licensing, Medicine, Nursing, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Pumps, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Technical Writing, Telemetry, Titration, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Weirton, WV
POSTED
1 day ago
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