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 semi-private beds (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 entire 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 for supportive therapy only (patients dependent on these are typically transferred to higher acuity units)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Must be able to read cardiac strips; RN’s are responsible for strip interpretation
• RN’s titrate only Heparin drips (not Cardizem or Amiodarone); may occasionally titrate Lasix or Bumex
• Responsible for admissions and discharges
• Expected to perform EKGs if monitor techs or PCTs are unavailable

Staffing & Support

• Charge nurse coverage 24/7; night charge nurse always takes patient assignment
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist with ADLs, fingerstick blood sugars, and EKGs when able; PCT-to-patient ratio goal is 1:8 but can flex higher depending on staffing
• Travelers may be included in float rotation within the hospital, including ICU (rare) and stepdown units, but only assigned patients within their skillset

Scheduling & Time Off

• 12-hour shifts with self-scheduling allowed; block scheduling accommodated if unit needs are met
• Weekend requirement for travelers: every other weekend (permanent staff work every 3rd weekend)
• Night weekend shifts: Friday through Monday; Day weekend shifts: Saturday and Sunday
• Holiday work may be required depending on unit needs
• Call or standby shifts are rare but may be included in the contract

Orientation & Training

• 1 day computer training
• 1 day floor shadowing with a preceptor
• 3rd day working independently

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current BLS (AHA)
• Current ACLS (AHA)
• Must have an unexpired driver’s license included with application

Additional Notes

• Unit is accustomed to new graduates and provides teaching support
• Dress code: Royal blue scrubs; scrub jackets allowed but must be actual scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in West Virginia
• Comfortable caring for cardiac telemetry patients and reading cardiac strips
• Ability to titrate Heparin drips as required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position offers a dynamic cardiac telemetry nursing experience with strong team support and opportunities for professional growth.