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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg unit, requiring EPIC experience and at least 2 years of medical-surgical nursing background.
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Acute care Med/Surg unit within a hospital setting
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32-bed unit currently operating with 20 beds due to staffing levels
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of no more than 5:1, with both RNs and LPNs on staff
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Patient population includes CP, CHF, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, ortho, detox, post-op surgical cases, and pediatric patients
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Unit does not accept laboring mothers or patients on titrating cardiac or insulin drips
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RNs are not required to titrate drips
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ICU monitor techs read telemetry strips and fax results to the unit for documentation
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Unit is supported by 3 nurse aides per shift
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Respiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow, with RT support available at all hours
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EPIC EMR experience required
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12-hour night shifts, scheduled 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
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Every other weekend required, with night shift falling on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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Holiday coverage rotates with regular staff
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No call or standby requirements
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Floating required, frequently assisting other units as a tasker or extra support
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No specific scrub color required, though camo and orange are not permitted
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Active RN license (Maryland or Compact) required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Strong Med/Surg background required due to the variety of patient types on the unit
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Current BLS (AHA) certification required
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NIHSS certification required
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ACLS and PALS certifications recommended but not required
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EPIC EMR experience required
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Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration
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No first-time travelers considered for this position
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Provide direct patient care to a diverse Med/Surg population including medical, surgical, and select pediatric cases
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Document telemetry readings communicated by ICU monitor techs
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Collaborate with respiratory therapy for CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow patient needs
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Unit-specific orientation includes a tour, introductions, policy review, and 3-5 days of on-unit training alongside MediTech, pharmacy, and lab training
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Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, as local candidates are not accepted
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Returning travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
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Former permanent staff at this facility are not eligible to return as travelers
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Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without taking a required 2-year break
