Telemetry/Med-Surg RN
South Charleston, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry night shift assignment requiring WV or compact RN licensure and critical drip experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital on a 32-bed Telemetry/Med-Surg unit
• Primary patient population includes adult and geriatric patients with cardiopulmonary diagnoses such as CHF, chest pain, and post-cardiac cath
• RN:patient ratio is 1:6
• Critical drip titration required including Nitro (chest pain), Amiodarone, Lasix, Heparin, and low-dose Dopamine
• Monitor techs provide 24/7 coverage; RNs review telemetry strips each shift
• Assignment is night shift (1845-0645), with 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays
• May float to other Med-Surg units or the Emergency Department to care for boarded patients
• Uses Epic EMR
• First day includes general hospital orientation, with two 12-hour shifts of unit orientation and a nursing orientation day
• May be asked to fill or cross-train as Charge Nurse if interested
• Solid navy scrubs are required for RNs, with restrictions on patterns and embroidery, and closed-toed shoes are mandatory
• Weekend work is every other weekend, with holiday shifts rotated among staff based on prior year’s assignments
• Nurse aides available with different ratios on day and night shifts
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local travelers not accepted
• Returning travelers must have a 2-year break if previously employed in any WVU Medicine location, and cannot exceed one year cumulative experience within WVU before a 2-year break is required
• Boarders in Emergency Department may be intermixed; float pool RNs float first
• Skill checklist due within 90 days of start

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg and Telemetry RN experience
• Travel RN experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Experience with titrating and managing critical IV drips required
• Ability to use telemetry monitoring equipment
• EMR experience with Epic preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts