Telemetry Registered Nurse
Parkesburg, WV
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Telemetry. This acute-care position provides nursing care for cardiac telemetry patients, including individuals recovering from cardiac procedures, managing congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arrhythmias, and post-pacemaker care. The role requires cardiac rhythm interpretation, management of specified intravenous therapies, and collaboration within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend scheduling is every other weekend, and holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs. Self-scheduling and block scheduling may be accommodated when staffing needs are met.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse licensure
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms
  • Ability to perform electrocardiograms (EKGs)
  • Ability to titrate heparin and occasionally adjust prescribed diuretic therapies
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for patients following cardiac catheterization, with transradial bands, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arrhythmias, and post-pacemaker procedures.
  • Patient assignments typically average five patients and may flex to six based on unit needs.
  • Patients requiring continuous noninvasive ventilatory support are uncommon; bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) are generally used for supportive therapy.
  • Registered Nurses are responsible for admissions, discharges, assessments, cardiac rhythm monitoring, and medication management.
  • The unit is fast-paced, with approximately 812 admissions and 812 discharges daily.
  • Orientation includes one day of computer training followed by one day of precepted floor shadowing.
  • Royal blue scrubs are required. Scrub jackets are permitted, but hoodies and sweatshirts are not allowed.
  • Teamwork and collaboration are emphasized, with support available from patient care technicians and unit clerks.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits