Telemetry MedSurg/Cardiac Observation RN
Parkersburg, WV
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: 2N Observation - Medsurg and Cardiac Observation (Cost Center 32)

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit Type: 2N - Medsurg and Cardiac Observation
• Beds: 21 beds (usually staffed for 18)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Average 1:6
• Nurse Aide Ratio: Typically 1:10, sometimes 1:14-15 depending on census and staffing
• Charge Nurse: 24/7 coverage; Day Charge sometimes takes patients, Night Charge always takes patients
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Present on the 3rd floor; RNs must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips with real-time monitor viewing on the unit

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• Pre/post cardiac catheterization
• Chest pain rule-outs on heparin drips
• COPD, CHF
• Pacemakers, arrhythmias
• Various MedSurg diagnoses

Experience & Skills Required

• Ability to read cardiac strips
• Experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone drips
• Experience with TR Bands is a significant plus (please confirm during prescreen)
• RNs are not required to titrate drips; only set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone are used regularly
• Occasional use of Bumex and Lasix drips

Respiratory Equipment

• Bipap and Cpap for supportive therapy only
• No High Flow oxygen therapy on this unit
• Patients dependent on Bipap or Cpap likely transferred to higher acuity units

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
• Clock-in times: no earlier than 6:53am or 6:53pm
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend for travelers (permanent staff work every 3rd weekend)

  • Night weekend shifts: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Day weekend shifts: Saturday, Sunday
• Holiday Requirement: Travelers may be required to work holidays if unit needs demand it
• Time off requests must be made upfront and included in the contract; later requests require facility approval

Additional Work Expectations

• Call or standby shifts are rare but possible, depending on census
• Travelers are typically the first to float and may be floated anywhere in the hospital, including ICU and Stepdown units, but only assigned patients within their skillset

Orientation

• 1 day of computer training
• 1 day shadowing on the floor with a preceptor
• On their own starting the 3rd day

Dress Code

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

Work Environment

• Busy and fast-paced unit
• Can discharge up to 6 patients per day and admit 6+ patients
• Epic electronic health record system used
• Weekend work as needed

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required or mentioned

Specialty Years of Experience

• Not explicitly stated; assume standard MedSurg/Cardiac Observation RN experience required

Note: Candidates must submit an unexpired copy of their driver’s license with their application.