Med Surg
Medical-Surgical RN — Night Shift | Petersburg, WV
Contract: 13 weeks | Start Date: November 1, 2026
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Alternating weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) and rotating holidays
About the Unit
This acute care Med-Surg unit manages a varied medical and post-surgical patient population. Common diagnoses and case types include COPD, CHF, total joint replacements, hysterectomies, and general post-operative care. Telemetry is present on the unit; the SCU RN monitors and interprets strips. No drip titration is required. Respiratory support includes CPAP and BiPAP for patients who use these modalities at home.
Staffing & Support
- A charge nurse is available every shift; on nights, one of the three nurses carries the charge role alongside a patient assignment
- A house supervisor is available at all times
- Nurse aide support varies with staffing
- No call or standby requirement; no floating required
Scheduling
The scheduler works to accommodate reasonable requests and aims to build in at least one generous scheduling block per month. Guaranteed hours: 48 per week.
Orientation
Orientation consists of an initial day to acclimate to the unit, followed by two 12-hour orientation shifts. The team is willing to train travelers on unit-specific processes.
Requirements
- Active RN license (eligible to submit)
- Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience; travel experience preferred
- BLS (AHA) required
- No specific scrub color required