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

Registered Nurse (RN) – 2N Observation Unit (MedSurg & Cardiac Observation)

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Day: 12 hours
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Overview

• 21-bed unit, usually staffed for 18 patients
• Patient types include pre/post cardiac catheterization, chest pain rule-outs on heparin drips, COPD, CHF, pacemakers, arrhythmias, and general MedSurg diagnoses
• Average nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Telemetry monitor techs are on the 3rd floor, but RNs must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips; real-time monitoring available on the unit

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – AHA certified
• Must submit an unexpired driver’s license with application

Experience & Skills

• RN must be able to read cardiac strips
• Experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone drips required
• Experience with TR Bands is highly preferred (please note on prescreen if candidate has this experience)
• RNs do not titrate drips; only set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone are used regularly
• Occasional use of Bumex and Lasix drips

Patient Care & Equipment

• No high flow oxygen devices; only Bipap and Cpap for supportive therapy
• Patients dependent on Bipap or Cpap would typically be transferred to a higher acuity unit
• Nurse aides assist with EKGs, bladder scans, fingerstick blood sugars, activities of daily living, and vital signs (nurse aide ratio approximately 1:10 to 1:15 depending on census)

Scheduling & Time Off

• Clock-in times: no earlier than 6:53 PM for night shift
• All time-off requests must be submitted upfront and included in the contract; any additional requests require facility approval
• Weekend requirement for travelers: every other weekend (permanent staff work every third weekend)
• Night weekend shifts: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Holiday work may be required depending on unit needs

Additional Work Expectations

• Call or standby shifts are rare but possible, depending on census; details would be included in the contract
• Travelers are typically the first to float and may float 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 own by the 3rd day

Dress Code

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

Work Environment

• Fast-paced and busy unit
• Can discharge up to 6 patients per day and admit 6 or more
• 12-hour night shifts with weekend scheduling as described above

Required Qualifications Summary

• Registered Nurse license
• Minimum experience: Ability to read cardiac strips and manage set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone drips (experience level implied as proficient in MedSurg/Cardiac Observation nursing)
• BLS and ACLS certifications current and valid
• Valid driver’s license required for application submission

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.