Telemetry Stepdown RN
Morgantown, WV
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirements include 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday)
• Patient ratios of 1:3-4 (stepdown assignments are 1:3, combo assignments are 1:4)
• Must have strong Med-Surg stepdown experience and ability to titrate drips
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Care for post-surgical thoracic and medicine patients on a 32-bed unit
• Titrate drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Nitro, Esmolol, Heparin, and Lasix
• Interpret and chart patient rhythm with assessments every 4 hours or more frequently with medication titration
• Work with telemetry monitoring equipment and BiPap devices
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Royal blue scrubs required
• 3 shifts of unit orientation provided
• EPIC charting system
• Floating requirements are very rare
• No call or standby requirements
• Holiday work required as needed
• Cancellation policy allows 2 shifts per 13-week contract

Facility:

This major academic medical center provides comprehensive healthcare services with a focus on advanced medical and surgical care. The stepdown unit specializes in caring for patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and intervention, including post-surgical thoracic patients and complex medical cases. The facility maintains modern telemetry capabilities and works with specialized equipment to provide high-quality patient care in an acute care setting.

Location:

Morgantown, WV

Morgantown offers a vibrant college town atmosphere as home to West Virginia University, providing cultural amenities and entertainment options. The city features beautiful mountain scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a growing healthcare sector, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.