Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,146 per week in Bridgeport, WV

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: January 13, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Bridgeport, WV Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,146 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Bridgeport, West Virginia, 26330! ID: 75137933 Shift: 12H Days 12 hr days, weekends as scheduled Description: Unit Notes:50 mile radius rule - ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF CANDIDATE'S UNEXPIRED DRIVER'S LICENSEUnit6S Post-OP/Oncology/Tele (Cost Center - 005) BedsHow many beds are on your unit, suites, labs, etc. Are they all private rooms? Anything else specific 36- RatiosWhat are your nursing ratios?Typical ratios 1:5-6Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?)"What certifications are required for your floor?Ex: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS""BLS ONS/ONCC (Chemotherapy Biotherapy) certified would be a PLUS! "Common diagnosis / Types of patients"What are common diagnosises or types of patients that you care for on your unit or in your department? "General MedSurg patients, some Post-OPs: lap chole, lap appy - no post-op ortho, some oncology patients w/ complications (neutropenic precautions, pneumonia, infections, etc), perm nurses will administer chemo, lots of chest tubes, malignant patients often go home with PleurX chest tubes, so experience with these is a huge plus! Occasional psych patients who may be 1:1 with a sitterExperience or 'Must have' skills"Please indicate any experience that travelers absolutely MUST have experience with to work on your unit?Is there any experience you prefer travelers to have, but are okay if they don't have the experience?Are you okay with first time travelers?"Are RN's required to titrate drips "Do you titrate any drips on your unit (Heparin, insulin, nitro, etc)?Does your unit take any set rate cardiac gtts (amio, dopamine, dobutamine, etc.)?"Common titratable &/or set rate drips"What drips do you titrate? What drips are set rate? "The only drip would be Heparin - No cardiac dripsAre there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?"Do you have telemetry on your unit or in your department?What brand are the monitors? Do nurses have to read & interpret strips?Do you have monitor techs? "Phillips monitors - They have a central monitor tech for the entire hospital; however, RN's do need to be able to read & interpret stripsCharge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?"Is there a charge nurse, lead, or supervisor available 24/7?Do they take a patient assignment? Is there a House Supervisor in house 24/7?"Charge Nurse 24/7. Days does not take patients; Nights does take patientsAre there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios"Do you use CNAs, PCT, or Techs? What are their ratios? What are their typical job duties? Can they take blood sugars?"Yes, 3 CNAs on Days & 3 on NightsRT/Equipment (i.e., Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, vents, etc.)"Is RT directly available or designated to your unit?Do you have Bipap, Cpap, or High Flow, vents, or trachs on your unit? Are nurses expected to manage respiratory equipment?Do RN or RTs administered respirtory treatments (breathing treatments, inhalers, etc)?"CPAP & BiPap only - RT managesShifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?)"What are your shift hours? 7-7? Do you utilize self scheduling or is it done by the manager or scheduler?Do you allow block scheduling?How far out do you make the schedule? 4 or 6 weeks at a time?"12 hour shifts 7a - 7p; 7p - 7a Weekend Requirements"What is your weekend requirement? How many weekends or weekend shifts are traverlers required to work? Every other? What are you weekend shifts, example Days- Sat/Sun or Nights- Sat/Fri? "Every-other-weekend. Sat/Sun for both Days/NightsHoliday Requirements"Do you require travelers to work holidays?Do you work them into the perm staff rotation schedule?"Work in the holiday rotation schedule with perm staffIs there Call or a Standby requirement?"If call or standby call is required, how often does it happen? Do all staff rotate through a call schedule or sign up?"Floating Requirements?"What units do staff typically float to?Are travelers the first to float?Do you cap ratios when necessary? For example: If an ICU RN is required to float to a lower acuity unit, are they expected to take a full patent load or capped at a ratio of 1:4?"Any MedSurg/Tele Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?"What are your dress code requirements?Do you have designated scrub colors for different specialities? What color scrubs do RNs wear? What color do CNAs wear? "Royal BlueUnit/Department Specific OrientationHow many shifts of orientation do the travelers get on the unit (in the department) with a preceptor?Additional NotesIs there anything unique about your unit, facility, or area that you like to tell potential travelers about?Notes obtained: Phone Implementation, Email, or On-Site?WVU Phone Implementation: Lori Luba & Karla Tucker: entered by & : Natalie Olson, BSN/RNNO FALSE NAILS Cancellation Policy:2 shifts per 13 week contract Charting BSN License to Trauma Level:2 Care Shift Notes:12 hr days, weekends as scheduled Required (AHA) Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Core Exam - Nursing 29147458EXPTEMP

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