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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - 3N Cardiac Telemetry (Unit 14)

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit: 3N - Cardiac Telemetry
• Beds: 43 semi-private beds (9-10 private)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Average 1:5 (can flex up to 1:6)
• Patient Types: Post heart catheterization, TR Bands, CHF, COPD, post pacemakers (no external pacers), medical management or awaiting CABG consult, arrhythmias

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)

Experience & Skills

• Must be able to read cardiac strips confidently
• Comfortable managing patients with cardiac telemetry diagnoses
• RN required to titrate Heparin drips only (Cardizem & Amiodarone are not titrated; occasional titration of Lasix or Bumex)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Staffing & Support

• Monitor techs available; RN’s read strips and monitor central station for the North Tower
• Charge Nurse available 24/7; travelers may be asked to take charge nurse duties if comfortable
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist with ADLs, FSBS, and EKGs when able; RN must be able to perform EKGs if PCT is unavailable
• Respiratory Therapy equipment used occasionally (High Flow, Bipap, Cpap for supportive therapy only)

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts:

  • Days: 07:00 - 19:30
  • Nights: 19:00 - 07:30
• Self-scheduling allowed with block schedule accommodation if unit needs are met
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend for travelers (permanent staff work every 3rd weekend)
• Night weekend shifts: Friday through Monday
• Day weekend shifts: Saturday and Sunday
• Holiday shifts may be required depending on unit needs
• Call or standby is rare but possible

Orientation & Training

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

Additional Information

• Travelers participate in float rotation within the hospital, including ICU (rare) and Stepdown units, limited to their skillset
• Dress code: Royal blue scrubs; scrub jackets allowed (no hoodies or sweatshirts)
• Unit is fast-paced with 8-12 admissions and discharges daily; teamwork is emphasized
• New grads are common and teaching is supported on this unit

Specialty Experience Required

• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; based on unit complexity and skills required, minimum 1 year experience in cardiac telemetry nursing is recommended.

This position is ideal for RNs comfortable with cardiac telemetry patients, titrating Heparin drips, and working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.