MedSurg/Telemetry Float RN
Bridgeport, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg/Telemetry Float

Location: Bridgeport, West Virginia
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts, primarily 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (day shift) and nights available
Hours: Typically 36 to 48 hours per week, with every other weekend required
Patient Ratios:

• MedSurg/Telemetry: 1:5-6 (depending on acuity)
• PCU: 1:4
• PCA (Patient Care Assistant) support available (usually 1 PCA per 12 patients)

Unit and Patient Population

• Float between 7 telemetry units, most frequently assigned to 6N and 7N (29 beds)
• Patient types include: CHF, cardiac cath/post-cath care, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, orthopedic, oncology (chemo administered by oncology RNs), post-op lung surgeries, respiratory failure, pacemakers, post PCI
• Occasional float to Critical Care only if RN has critical care experience
• Telemetry patients are basic level; no arterial lines or sheath pulls required
• Telemetry monitors: Phillips brand; RNs must read and interpret strips

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must be able to titrate drips including cardiac gtts (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Heparin, Nitro up to 50 mcg, Lasix, Ativan)
• Experience with drip titration is mandatory
• Ability to work with telemetry patients and interpret cardiac rhythms
• No false nails allowed

Experience

• Prior critical care experience required only if floating to Critical Care
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Work Environment and Scheduling

• Charge nurse available 24/7; day shift charge nurse does not take patient assignments, night shift charge nurse does
• RT manages CPAP and BiPAP; nurses do not manage respiratory equipment directly
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (both day and night shifts)
• Holiday shifts included in rotation with permanent staff
• Dress code: Royal Blue scrubs for RNs
• Use of Kronos system for clocking in/out

Additional Notes

• This is a popular travel destination with scenic surroundings
• The position is expected to fill quickly
• Orientation details not specified but precepted orientation is typical for travel assignments

This assignment is ideal for RNs comfortable with telemetry and med-surg float roles who can titrate drips and work flexible hours including weekends.