Med Surg
Medical-Surgical Travel RN | 12-Hour Days | Weirton, WV
Contract: 13 weeks | Start Date: September 14, 2026
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Every other weekend required
About the Unit
This Medical-Surgical unit cares for adult patients presenting with a range of general medicine diagnoses, including ia, UTI, altered mental status, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, and fall-related injuries. The unit is supported by dedicated patient care techs, a central telemetry monitoring team, and respiratory therapy staff who manage all breathing equipment and treatments — RNs are responsible for monitoring only.
Clinical Expectations
- Titrate non-cardiac drips as needed; common agents include heparin, bumex, and lasix
- Charge nurses are present each shift and typically carry a patient assignment
- PCT support covers vitals, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and basic patient care tasks
- No independent strip interpretation required — a monitor tech manages telemetry for the unit
Scheduling & Flexibility
- 12-hour day shifts (7a–7p); no self-scheduling or block scheduling
- Manager builds the schedule; travelers are expected to fill gaps in the permanent schedule
- Rotating days/nights typically split over two-week blocks (not same-week rotation)
- May be floated to other Medical-Surgical, Med-Surg Telemetry, or IMC units for lower-acuity patients
Requirements
- Active RN license; BLS required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience (first-time travelers accepted)
- Navy blue scrubs
- Flexibility with scheduling, including potential holiday rotation
Orientation: 1 day classroom/systems training + 1 day with a preceptor
Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week