What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN LTC/SNF position at WVU Wheeling Hospital?
Registered Nurse (RN) – LTC/SNF | Nights
Facility: Wheeling Hospital
Location: Wheeling, WV 26003
Setting: Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility
Shift: 12-hour Nights | 36 hours per week | Every other weekend required
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Position Overview
Wheeling Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) team. The RN will provide high-quality post-acute and skilled nursing care to short-term rehabilitation patients in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Administer medications and treatments per provider orders.
Provide wound care, IV therapy, catheter, PEG tube, and tracheostomy care.
Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions using Allscripts – Sunrise and PointClickCare EMR.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—PT, OT, Speech Therapy, Case Management, and Social Services.
Uphold infection control standards and ensure patient safety.
Unit Details
Unit: SNF 3rd Floor – 350
Beds: 24 private rooms
Ratio: 1 RN per 12 patients | 2 CNAs per 12 patients
Common Diagnoses: Sepsis, CHF, CKD, NSTEMI, UTI, post-op recovery
Focus: Short-term skilled patients receiving IV antibiotics or therapy to regain independence
Requirements
License: Active WV RN License (or Compact)
Experience: Minimum 2 years in LTC/SNF or similar post-acute care setting
Certifications: Current BLS (AHA) required prior to start
Other:
No first-time travelers
50-mile radius rule applies
Valid driver’s license required with submission
Additional Details
Orientation: 2 shifts
COVID Unit: None (enhanced precautions in place)
PPE: N95 required
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
Float Policy: Travelers float before core staff
Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $2,000.00 - $2,100.00 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Wheeling, WV 26003 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wheeling, WV 26003: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,000 - $2,100