MedSurg Telemetry Float RN
Bridgeport, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position utilizing Epic and requiring a WV or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital acute care setting on a Med/Surg unit
• Typical patient diagnoses include CHF, cardiac conditions, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, ortho, and oncology
• Patient ratios are generally 1:5-6, with rare occurrences of 7 patients late in some shifts, depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required
• Uses Epic for charting and Phillips for telemetry monitoring
• Royal blue scrubs are required
• Floats may occur to similar units or to Critical Care with assignment to med/surg or stepdown patients only
• All units have a charge nurse and use CNAs
• Orientation will be 1-2 shifts with a preceptor
• RT is in-house 24/7 for CPAP and BiPAP, with nurses expected to perform aerosols for non-vented patients and EKGs
• Must work within the holiday rotation alongside permanent staff
• No false nails allowed while on duty
• First time travelers are welcome
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have a 2-year break before reapplying and cannot work within WVU for more than one year without a 2-year break

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips required
• Experience with EPIC charting system preferred
• Must not reside within 50 miles of the facility due to radius rules
• Copy of valid, unexpired driver's license required for consideration

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