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Wheeling, WV

Pre-Op / Surgical Center RN — Wheeling, WV

This 13-week contract (with a 91-week potential duration) places you in a busy hospital-based pre-op and surgical care unit managing a high volume of same-day and overnight surgical patients. The unit is not a freestanding surgical center — it operates within an acute care hospital setting.

Schedule

  • 3 × 12-hour or 4 × 10-hour shifts per week; day, afternoon, or midnight shifts based on department needs
  • Guaranteed 36 hours per week
  • Rotating weekends: one 8-hour shift (7 AM–3 PM) on Saturday or Sunday
  • 1–2 second-call shifts per 4-week schedule (24-hour weekend call, 7 AM–7 AM)
  • Call response time: 30 minutes
  • 50-mile radius rule applies; unexpired driver's license required at submission

Clinical Scope

  • Pre-op assessment and care for 55–70 cases per day across multiple OR suites
  • Procedures include same-day and overnight surgical cases, including robotic-assisted surgery
  • Strong IV skills required; scrubbing required for RNs
  • Float coverage to OR holding area as needed

Requirements

  • Active RN license
  • BLS certification
  • Solid IV and surgical care skills; robotic surgery experience preferred
  • Charge nurse or house supervisor experience a plus

Additional Details

  • Scrubs provided by the facility
  • Department-specific orientation provided
  • Start date: November 30, 2026
  • Cancellation policy: up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract