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

Registered Nurse (RN) – 3N Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 1900-0730)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Overview

• 43-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit (semi-private rooms; 9-10 private rooms)
• Average nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 (can flex up to 1:6)
• Unit includes monitor techs and serves as the central monitor station for the North Tower
• Fast-paced environment with approximately 8-12 admissions and discharges daily
• Teamwork is emphasized; nurses are encouraged to ask for help when needed
• Unit clerk available to assist with administrative tasks

Patient Population & Care

• Common diagnoses: post heart catheterization, TR bands, congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), post pacemaker (no external pacers), medical management or awaiting CABG consult, arrhythmias
• Occasional use of high flow oxygen in certain rooms; BiPAP and CPAP used only for supportive therapy and temporary situations
• Patients dependent on BiPAP/CPAP typically transferred to higher acuity units

Clinical Responsibilities

• Must be able to read cardiac strips; RN’s read strips alongside monitor techs
• RN’s titrate only Heparin drips; Cardizem and Amiodarone are not titrated
• Occasionally titrate Lasix or Bumex
• Responsible for admissions and discharges
• May be asked to float within the hospital, including ICU (rare) and Stepdown units, but only within skillset
• Charge nurse role available; night charge always takes patient assignment; traveler may be asked to take charge if comfortable

Staffing & Support

• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist with ADLs, fingerstick blood sugars (FSBS), and EKGs when able
• PCT ratios goal: 1:8, can flex up to 1:12-18 depending on call-offs
• RN’s must be able to perform EKGs if PCTs are unavailable

Scheduling & Time Off

• 12-hour shifts: 0700-1930 (days) and 1900-0730 (nights)
• Self-scheduling allowed with accommodation for block scheduling if unit needs are met
• Weekend requirement for travelers: every other weekend (EOW)

  • Night weekend shifts: Friday through Monday
  • Day weekend shifts: Saturday and Sunday
• Holiday coverage primarily by permanent staff; travelers may be required if unit needs dictate
• Call or standby is rare but may be included in contract

Orientation & Training

• 1 day computer training
• 1 day floor shadowing with preceptor
• 3rd day independent practice on unit
• Unit is accustomed to new graduates and provides teaching support

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Current BLS (AHA)
• Current ACLS (AHA)
• Must submit an unexpired driver’s license

Dress Code

• Royal blue scrubs required
• Scrub jackets allowed only if actual scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts)

Experience & Skills

• Comfortable caring for cardiac telemetry patients and reading cardiac strips
• Ability to titrate Heparin drips
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required

This summary is intended for healthcare recruiters and healthcare professionals considering this RN position on a cardiac telemetry unit.