Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg-Oncology night shift position requiring a WV or compact license, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Details

• Assignment is in a 36-bed acute care Med/Surg-Oncology unit within a trauma level 2 setting
• Care for a mix of general MedSurg patients, post-op (lap cholecystectomy, lap appendectomy), and oncology patients with complications
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically range from 1:5-6
• 12-hour night shifts with a requirement to work every other weekend
• Holiday shifts are scheduled as part of the staff rotation
• Uses Epic EMR for documentation
• Heparin drips are titrated on the unit; no cardiac drips required
• Phillips telemetry monitors used, RN must read and interpret strips
• Collaborative team with 3 CNAs per shift and 24/7 charge nurse coverage
• Travelers may be required to float to other MedSurg/Tele units
• Royal blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg or Oncology nursing experience
• Current BLS certification from AHA required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpreting strips is necessary
• Familiarity with Epic EMR strongly preferred
• Experience caring for post-op and oncology patients, including those with PleurX chest tubes, is highly desirable
• Submitting a copy of a valid, unexpired driver’s license is required for consideration
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility (no local travelers accepted)
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break to be considered

Additional Information

• Role involves caring for patients with chest tubes and on neutropenic precautions
• Travelers participate in the holiday rotation and may float as needed based on staffing
• Charge nurse present 24/7 with nights occasionally taking patients
• Collaboration with respiratory therapists for CPAP/BiPAP management
• First time travelers are accepted for this unit
• No false nails permitted
• Holiday shifts are assigned within the perm staff rotation
• Travelers are limited to a total of one year of employment within WVU, after which a 2-year break is required before returning