Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,956 per week at Camden Clark Medical Center
Parkersburg, WV 26106
About the Job
- This nursing position is for a 1E MedSurg - Infectious Disease unit (Cost Center 15) at Camden Clark Medical Center.
- It involves 12-hour shifts: 0700-1930 for day shift, 1900-0730 for night shift with a 1/2 hour lunch break.
- Permanent staff does self-scheduling, while travelers will be scheduled where needed and block scheduling may be allowed if unit needs are met.
Job Details
- BLS is the only required certification.
- Strong knowledge in MedSurg, Infectious Diseases, and Isolation precautions.
- No requirement to titrate cardiac drips.
- Must be able to handle typical MedSurg IV medications and antibiotics.
Job Requirements
- Shifts are 12 hours long with a 1/2 hour lunch break.
- Self-scheduling for permanent staff, with travelers scheduled as needed.
- Every other weekend work is required with specific days depending on the shift.
- Holidays may be required depending on the needs of the unit.
- Callable or standby may be required for low census situations, subject to contract specifics.
Schedule Information
- The unit's nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6, or 1:4 if caring for COVID patients.
- Typically staffed with 3-4 RNs per shift.
- The unit is supported by 2 CNAs per shift.
- No ventilator equipment on the unit; patients on Cpap, Bipap, or high flow are managed by Respiratory Therapy.
- Remote telemetry is monitored from the 3rd floor, no requirement for RNs to read or interpret strips.
- A Charge Nurse is present 24/7.
Unit Specific Information
- Travelers must submit an unexpired copy of their driver's license upon application.
- BLS certification must be from the American Heart Association.
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