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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a 13-week night shift contract on an Ortho-Neuro Med/Surg unit, requiring at least 2 years of experience with orthopedic patients and Epic EMR proficiency.
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33-bed Ortho-Neuro unit within an acute care hospital setting, all private rooms
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Patient population includes elective orthopedic surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders), fractures, neurosurgical cases (back and neck), and general Med/Surg patients
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
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PCAs (Patient Care Techs) support nursing staff with vitals, blood glucose monitoring, ADLs, and Foley discontinuation — typically 2–4 PCTs per shift depending on staffing
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PCA pumps and IV fluids are used; no heparin or titratable drips
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Remote telemetry available if needed, monitored off-unit; RNs are not required to read strips
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CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen managed by Respiratory Therapy
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Charge Nurse available 24/7; night charge carries a full patient assignment
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12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM with a 30-minute lunch break
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Every-other-weekend requirement; night weekend shifts include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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Block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs
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Travelers are first to float and may be assigned to any Med/Surg unit; if floated to Tele, assignments will match skill set
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Epic EMR used on this unit
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Active WV RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS certification (AHA)
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Experience with orthopedic patients required
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Experience with PCA pumps required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Valid driver's license copy required for consideration
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Orientation consists of 1 day of Epic training followed by 1 day on the floor with a preceptor; independent practice begins on day 3
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Holiday coverage may be required depending on unit staffing needs
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Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets are optional but must be royal blue — no hoodies or non-scrub jackets permitted
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from this facility to be eligible
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Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before reapplying
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Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year before taking a 2-year break
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Any time-off requests should be communicated during the pre-screening process
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2 professional references required: 1 supervisor reference (must be from a permanent facility if worked within the last 12 months) and 1 peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN)
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Work history covering the past 7 years (or from graduation, whichever is less) with no gaps greater than 30 days is required, including hospital size, unit size, trauma level, and teaching facility status
