Cardiac Telemetry RN
Parkersburg, WV
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: 3N Cardiac Tele - 14

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Unit: 3N - Cardiac Telemetry (43 beds; semi-private with 9-10 private rooms)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• Post heart catheterization
• TR Bands
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Post pacemaker (no external pacers)
• Medical management or awaiting CABG consult
• Arrhythmias

Experience & Skills Required

• Must be able to read cardiac strips confidently
• Comfortable managing the above patient types
• RN must be able to titrate Heparin drips (Cardizem & Amiodarone are not titrated; occasional titration of Lasix or Bumex)
• Ability to perform EKGs if needed (PCTs assist but RN backup required)

Staffing & Ratios

• Nurse to patient ratio: Average 1:5, can flex up to 1:6
• PCT ratio goal: 1:8, can flex up to 1:12-18 depending on call-offs
• Monitor techs present; RN’s read strips and monitor central station for North Tower
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7; night charge always takes patient assignment; travelers may be asked to take charge if comfortable

Equipment & Therapy

• Occasional use of High Flow oxygen in certain rooms
• Bipap and Cpap used for supportive therapy only; patients dependent on these typically transferred to higher acuity units

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts: Days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Self-scheduling allowed; block scheduling accommodated if unit needs met
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend for travelers (permanent staff every 3rd weekend)
• Night weekend shifts: Friday through Monday
• Day weekend shifts: Saturday and Sunday
• Holiday shifts: Permanent staff have rotation; travelers may be required if unit needs dictate

Additional Work Expectations

• Call or standby is rare but possible if census is low
• Travelers participate in float rotation within hospital, including ICU (rare) and Stepdown units, only with patients within their skillset

Orientation & Training

• 1 day computer training
• 1 day floor shadowing with preceptor
• 3rd day on own

Dress Code

• Royal blue scrubs
• Scrub jackets allowed but must be actual scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts)

Additional Notes

• Unit is fast-paced with 8-12 admissions and discharges daily
• RNs expected to perform their own admissions and discharges but encouraged to ask for help if needed
• Teamwork is highly emphasized
• Unit is accustomed to new grads and willing to teach

Specialty Experience Requirement

• Not explicitly stated; based on unit complexity, prior experience reading cardiac telemetry strips and managing cardiac patients is expected

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified or required

COVID-19 Vaccination

• Fully vaccinated required (2 Moderna/Pfizer or 1 J&J) or approved medical/religious exemption

This position is ideal for RNs experienced in cardiac telemetry who are comfortable managing complex cardiac patients and titrating heparin drips, seeking a 13-week travel assignment with flexible scheduling and a supportive team environment.