Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Weirton, 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 Weirton, West Virginia, 26062!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
Location
Weirton, WV
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Rotating Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 48-bed Medical Surgical unit managing common diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, altered mental status, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, and fall/weakness cases
- Titrate applicable drips including heparin, bumex, and lasix; cardiac drip titration is not required
- Monitor patients on telemetry in coordination with a dedicated monitor technician; independent strip interpretation is not required
- Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy staff who manage breathing treatments, inhalers, ABGs, and respiratory equipment such as BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow O2
- Work alongside patient care techs who perform vitals, BGMs, EKGs, heart monitor application, bathing, feeding, toileting, and turning/positioning
- Adhere to rotating shift scheduling with flexibility to fill gaps; float to other Medical Surgical, MS-Tele, or IMC units for lower acuity patients as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered RN license (any licensing history must be disclosed at time of submission)
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience; first-time travelers are accepted
- Ability to work rotating shifts (typically 2 weeks of days followed by 2 weeks of nights; days and nights will not be scheduled within the same week)
- Willingness to participate in holiday rotation and float assignments as needed
- Must meet 50-mile radius requirement; valid, unexpired driver's license required at time of submission
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with heparin, diuretic, or other non-cardiac drip titration
- Familiarity with Medical Surgical or telemetry patient populations
- CNA certification or willingness to complete PCT training if applicable
Why Join Us
- Structured orientation including dedicated educator/computer system training and one-on-one preceptor support to set you up for success
- Supportive unit environment with charge nurse coverage on every shift and dedicated ancillary staff to assist with patient care tasks
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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