A professional nursing opportunity is available for experienced Registered Nurses with a background in Medical-Surgical or Oncology care. This position is based in Wellsburg, WV, and is offered on a contract basis. Nurses with at least one year of experience are encouraged to apply, including first-time travelers seeking a new challenge. The role requires the ability to titrate specific drips (excluding cardiac drips) such as heparin, bumex, and lasix.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
• Active RN License and current BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience; first-time travelers welcome.
• Experience working with common patient diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, AMS, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, falls, and weakness.
• Ability to titrate IV drips as specified, with some exceptions.
• Completion or willingness to complete PCT class or existing CNA certification beneficial.
Responsibilities:
• Provide direct patient care including vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and application of heart monitors.
• Assist with basic patient needs such as bathing, feeding, toileting, turning, and positioning.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapists who provide breathing treatments and manage respiratory equipment.
• Work within nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-7 during day shifts and 1:6-8 on nights.
• Participate in floating and shift pull rotations to support various medical-surgical and telemetry units.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts: primarily 12-hour nights, with weekends as scheduled and every other weekend required.
Schedule and Work Environment:
• 12-hour night shifts; weekend work every other weekend.
• Flexible to fill gaps in the permanent schedule.
• No call or standby requirements.
• Scrubs color-coded by role; orientation includes educator-led and preceptor days.
About Wellsburg, WV:
Located along the scenic Ohio River, Wellsburg offers a quaint and welcoming community with access to outdoor recreational activities, historical sites, and a slower pace of life. The area balances small-town charm with nearby city conveniences, making it an ideal location for professionals seeking a comfortable living environment.
This contract role offers a fulfilling opportunity to apply your skills in a diverse medical setting with supportive staff and management. Interested candidates meeting the qualifications are encouraged to apply promptly. Flexible contract duration options are available for those looking for temporary assignments with the possibility of extension.
