Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract on an Ortho-Neuro Med/Surg unit, requiring Epic proficiency and hands-on orthopedic patient care experience.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit specializing in orthopedics and neurosurgery, with 33 private beds
• Common patient population includes elective orthopedic surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders), fractures, spinal/neck neurosurgeries, and general Med/Surg cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
• Patient Care Techs (PCTs) support the unit with vitals, FSBS, ADLs, and Foley catheter removal; typically 2–3 PCTs on shift
• Charge Nurse is available 24/7; night charge nurse always carries a full patient assignment
• IV fluids and PCA pumps are used; no heparin or other titratable drips
• CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen available on the unit, managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Remote telemetry available if needed, monitored by the 3rd floor; RNs are not required to read strips
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM with a 30-minute lunch break
• Every-other-weekend requirement; night weekend shifts include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Travelers are scheduled based on unit needs; block scheduling is permitted when unit needs allow
• Travelers are first to float, with floating required to any Med/Surg unit; if floated to a Tele unit, assignments will be within the traveler's skillset
• Epic EMR is used on this unit

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience with orthopedic patients required
• Experience with PCA pumps required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Valid driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 1 day of Epic training followed by 1 day on the floor with a preceptor; traveler works independently beginning on the 3rd day
• Holiday coverage may be required depending on unit staffing needs
• Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets are optional but must be royal blue if worn — no hoodies or sweat jackets
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for this travel position
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying; cumulative experience across WVU facilities applies toward the maximum one-year work limit
• Please be sure to note any time-off requests during the pre-screen process