Cardiac Telemetry Stepdown RN
Bridgeport, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry/Stepdown night shift position requiring a WV or compact RN license and strong titration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on a 36-bed Cardiac Telemetry/Stepdown unit
• Cares for cardiac patients, post-cath, AMI, post-op lung surgery after CCU, respiratory failure, chest tubes, pacemakers, post PCI
• Handles higher acuity patients than typical telemetry units, often requiring stepdown experience
• Patient ratios: 1:5 for MedSurg/Tele acuity, 1:4 for PCU acuity
• Occasional titration of cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrelin, heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required
• Uses Epic for charting; experience preferred
• Monitors are Phillips brand, and RNs must be able to interpret strips
• Floating may be required to any MedSurg/Tele units
• Works as part of a team with charge nurses and CNAs; CNAs typically support at a 1:9 ratio
• Charge nurse present 24/7; night charge nurses may take patient assignments
• CPAP and BiPAP available on unit and managed by respiratory therapy
• Royal blue scrubs required for RNs
• No false nails allowed
• Holiday coverage is part of the standard rotation with permanent staff
• Must successfully pass orientation as assigned
• All time off requests must be discussed prior to contract acceptance
• No local travelers accepted within a 50-mile radius

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in a similar setting
• Current BLS (AHA) certification
• Must have strong titration skills for cardiac drips
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips
• Must pass required EKG testing for stepdown units
• Must live outside a 50-mile radius from the facility
• Candidates with prior WVU employment must have a 2-year separation before consideration
• Cannot work within WVU for more than 1 year cumulatively without a 2-year break

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