Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week travel contract on an Ortho-Neuro Med/Surg unit, requiring at least 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit specializing in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery (4N Ortho-Neuro)
• 33-bed unit with all private rooms
• Patient population includes elective orthopedic surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders), fractures, neurosurgeries (back and neck), and general Med/Surg cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
• Patient Care Techs (PCTs) support the unit with vitals, blood glucose checks, ADLs, and Foley catheter removal
• Common equipment includes IV fluids and PCA pumps; no heparin or other titratable drips
• CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen available, managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Remote telemetry available if needed, monitored off-unit; RNs are not required to read strips
• Charting is done in Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700–1930
• Every-other-weekend requirement; day shift weekends are Saturday and Sunday
• Travelers are first priority to float, with floating required to any Med/Surg unit; if floated to Telemetry, assignments will be within the nurse's skillset
• Block scheduling is allowed provided unit needs are met

Requirements

• Active WV RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Orthopedic patient care experience required
• PCA pump experience 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; independent practice begins on day 3
• A Charge Nurse is present 24/7; day charge may carry a patient load, while night charge always carries a full assignment
• Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets must be royal blue if worn — no hoodies or sweatshirts permitted
• Holiday coverage may be required depending on unit staffing needs
• Any time-off requests should be communicated upfront during the pre-screen process
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from this WVU facility to be eligible
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year before taking a 2-year break