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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$82,760 / year median in the U.S.
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Shift:
7:00 PM- 7:00
AM Experience:
- 12 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
- 12 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience with 12 months within the last 36 months (3 years).
- Experience with Epic is required.
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a West Virginia license or compact license (required after submission).
- This role may require floating to additional units and locations
- Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.
- COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
- 24 months gap required between for Staff at
Program:
Medical Solutions Plus Program- WVU Medicine and no current placement allowed at
Program:
Medical Solutions Plus Program- WVU Medicine.
- 24 months gap required between for Travel at
Program:
Medical Solutions Plus Program- WVU Medicine and no current placement allowed at
Program:
Medical Solutions Plus Program- WVU Medicine.
Additional Details:
Artificial nails are not allowed for travelers. Failure to adhere may result in being sent home and/or terminated. If the candidate worked at a permanent facility in the last 12 months, 1 reference must be from that permanent facility. Cumulative experience applies for previous travelers who are current or previous employees. At least 1 reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job being applied to.Unit Details:
Patient ratios: 1:5-7 on days, 1:6-8 on nights. Common diagnoses include pneumonia, UTI, AMS, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, and falls/weakness. Titrate heparin, bumex, and lasix drips; no cardiac drip titration. PCT support averages 1:10-12. Respiratory therapy manages BiPAP, CPAP, high flow O2, breathing treatments, inhalers, and ABGs; RNs typically monitor only. Monitor tech reads telemetry; nurses are not expected to read or interpret telemetry.Shift & Scheduling:
Every other weekend. Holiday rotation may be required. No call.Floating Requirements:
Floating and shift-pull rotation; may float to other Med Surg, Med Surg/Telemetry, or IMC units for lower-acuity patients. 14 days maximum time off 1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 2 years Driver's license required for submissionCertifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)