Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wheeling, WV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Wheeling, WV Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Wheeling, West Virginia, 26003!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Wheeling, WV | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 52-bed Medical Surgical unit (all private rooms) with a patient ratio of approximately 1:6–7
• Manage a diverse patient population including post-operative orthopedic, general surgical, and neurological patients, as well as medical diagnoses such as COPD, pneumonia, cellulitis, and CHF
• Monitor and manage drips including Heparin, PCAs with MSO4, and occasional Ativan infusions; support patients on BiPAP, CPAP, and High Flow oxygen as needed
• Assess patient IV sites and coordinate with the in-house IV and PICC teams for IV placement; utilize Pyxis for medication management via in-house pharmacy
• Collaborate with in-house Hospitalists, Respiratory Therapy, and support staff including CNAs to deliver coordinated patient care
• Participate in the weekend rotation (every other weekend; Nights: Friday/Saturday) and contribute to the holiday rotation schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license — any licensing history or hits must be disclosed at time of submission
• BLS certification (required)
• NIHSS certification (required)
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in weekend and holiday rotation schedules
• Experience with EMR systems (facility uses Sunrise)
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a copy of an unexpired driver's license is required with submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification is a strong plus
• Experience with peritoneal dialysis is highly preferred, as hemodialysis is performed on this unit
• Experience reading telemetry strips (remote tele monitoring is utilized; RNs are not required to read strips but may do so if experienced)
• Prior experience in a Medical Surgical, Med/Surg Oncology, or Intermediate Care setting

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported environment with in-house Hospitalists, Intensivists, Respiratory Therapy, IV/PICC teams, and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Benefit from a structured scheduling process with 6-week schedule planning and the ability to submit time-off requests in advance

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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