Cardiac Telemetry RN
Parkersburg, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of telemetry experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Details

• 43-bed semi-private cardiac telemetry unit with 9-10 private rooms
• Average patient ratio of 1:5, flexing up to 1:6
• Common diagnoses include post heart caths, TR bands, CHF, COPD, post pacers, and arrhythmias
• RNs titrate Heparin and occasionally Lasix or Bumex; Cardizem and Amiodarone are not titrated
• Unit serves as the central monitor station for the entire North Tower with monitor techs on staff, though RNs must be able to read strips
• Occasional use of High Flow, Bipap, and Cpap for supportive therapy only
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730)
• Weekend requirement is every other weekend for travelers (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon for nights)
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Floating required within skillset, including possible ICU and Stepdown coverage
• Rare call or standby requirement based on census
• Self-scheduling allowed with block schedule accommodation based on unit needs

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Must be comfortable reading cardiac strips
• Must be comfortable managing post heart cath, CHF, COPD, and arrhythmia patients
• BSN not required
• Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform RN duties including admissions, discharges, and titration of Heparin and occasionally Lasix or Bumex
• Fast-paced unit with approximately 8-12 discharges and 8-12 admissions per day
• Strong teamwork culture with staff support and a unit clerk available
• Unit is experienced in training new grads and offers a supportive teaching environment
• Orientation includes 1 day of computer training followed by 1 day of shadowing with a preceptor
• Charge nurse coverage is available 24/7, though travelers comfortable with charge duties may be considered
• Scrub color is royal blue; scrub jackets optional but hoodies and sweat-jackets are not permitted
• Holiday coverage may be required for travelers if unit needs are not met by permanent staff
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside 50+ miles from the facility
• Returning WVU Medicine travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within WVU Medicine facilities for more than a cumulative year without a 2-year break
• First-time travelers and new grads are welcome to apply