Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Parkersburg, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

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

Unit Overview

• Patient types: Post heart catheterization, TR Bands, CHF, COPD, post pacers (no external pacers), medical management or awaiting CABG consult, arrhythmias
• Average nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 (can flex up to 1:6)
• Patient turnover: Fast paced with approximately 8-12 admissions and discharges per day
• Teamwork is emphasized; nurses are encouraged to ask for help if behind
• Unit clerk support available

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts: Days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) and Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Self-scheduling allowed; block scheduling accommodated 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: Travelers may be required depending on unit needs
• Call or standby is rare but possible

Clinical & Job Responsibilities

• RN must be able to read cardiac strips (monitor techs present, but RN responsibility for strip reading)
• RN titrates only Heparin drips (Cardizem & Amiodarone are not titrated; occasional titration of Lasix or Bumex)
• RN may be asked to float within the hospital, including ICU (rare) and Stepdown, but only within their skillset
• Charge nurse role available; night charge always takes patient assignment; day charge may take assignment depending on needs
• RN responsible for admissions and discharges
• PCTs assist with ADLs, FSBS, and EKGs when able; RN must be able to perform EKGs if PCT is unavailable

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BLS (AHA) required
• ACLS (AHA) required
• Must be able to read cardiac strips confidently
• Must be comfortable caring for cardiac telemetry patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, arrhythmias, post heart cath, and pacers
• Must be able to titrate Heparin drips

Orientation & Training

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

Additional Information

• Unit is accustomed to new graduates and willing to provide teaching and support
• Dress code: Royal blue scrubs; scrub jackets allowed but no hoodies or sweatshirts
• Drivers license must be current and unexpired

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a 13-week contract RN position on a busy cardiac telemetry unit with a focus on cardiac patient care, including post cath and CHF patients. The role requires strong cardiac monitoring skills, ability to titrate Heparin drips, and flexibility with scheduling including weekends and possible float assignments. The unit supports new grads and emphasizes teamwork. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS.