Travel MedSurg & Infectious Disease RN
Job Description
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
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RN - Med Surg
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Job Details:
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• Work 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM with 30-minute lunch break
\n• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (nights include Friday/Saturday/Sunday, days include Saturday/Sunday)
\n• Travel experience required
\n• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 (1:4 if COVID patients)
\n• Care for patients with infectious diseases including isolation, COVID, MRSA, C-Diff
\n• All 18 beds are private rooms due to infectious disease protocols
\n• Strong knowledge required in Med-Surg, infectious diseases, and isolation precautions
\n• BLS (AHA) certification required
\n• BSN degree not required
\n• No cardiac drips - may titrate Heparin and typical Med-Surg IV medications and antibiotics
\n• Remote telemetry monitoring from 3rd floor - RNs do not read or interpret strips
\n• May care for patients on CPAP, BiPAP, or high flow oxygen managed by respiratory therapy
\n• First to float to other Med-Surg units when needed
\n• Royal blue scrubs required - scrub jackets must be royal blue if worn, no hoodies or sweatshirts
\n• EPIC charting system
\n• 2-day orientation: 1 day EPIC training, 1 day floor orientation with preceptor
\n• Holiday work may be required based on unit needs
\n• Subject to call-off for low census depending on contract terms
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Facility:
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This medical center operates a specialized 18-bed infectious disease and medical-surgical unit featuring all private rooms to accommodate isolation protocols. The facility maintains 24/7 charge nurse coverage and employs comprehensive safety measures for infectious disease management. The unit is equipped with remote telemetry monitoring and respiratory therapy support, providing a controlled environment for patients requiring isolation precautions and specialized infectious disease care.
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Location:
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Parkersburg, WV
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Parkersburg offers a welcoming community atmosphere along the Ohio River with affordable living costs and outdoor recreation opportunities. The area provides easy access to both urban amenities and natural beauty, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle in a friendly, close-knit community.
Adex Job ID #1005691. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
Benefits
- Referral bonus