Med Surg Telemetry Float Nurse
Parkersburg, WV
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Medsurg Tele Float Nurse

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Specialty: Medsurg Tele Float
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)

Experience Requirements

• Med/Surg nursing background required
• Step-down experience preferred
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum Med/Surg experience required
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Unit Information

• Float pool covers all inpatient units based on competency: ICU, Step-down, Medical/Surgical
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Med/Surg: 1:6
  • Step-down: 1:4 or 1:5
  • ICU: 1-2 nurses per 3 patients
• Common patient types: Cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, surgical, and medical patients (varies by unit)
• RNs titrate drips only in step-down areas

Common Drips Administered

• Heparin, Cardizem, Nitro, Cardene, Insulin
• Dobutamine, Dopamine, Activase
• Esmolol, Lidocaine, Labetalol, Primacor
• Procainamide, Aggrastat, Verapamil

Equipment and Monitoring

• Respiratory equipment: CPAP and BiPAP on all units; ventilators in ICU; chronic trach vents may be in step-down
• Telemetry: Yes, with monitor techs available; CVU reads own strips
• Charge nurse coverage: Free charge on day shift (Mon-Fri); house supervisor available 24/7
• Nurse aides present on units

Scheduling and Shifts

• Shift options:

  • 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: As needed
• No call required; standby possible if census is low
• Unit assignments made daily by staff calling staffing office
• Orientation: 3-4 shifts specific to unit/department
• Dress code: Royal Blue scrubs

This position is ideal for Med/Surg nurses with some step-down experience who are comfortable working across multiple inpatient units in a float pool setting.