Med Surg / Telemetry Observation RN
Parkersburg, WV
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Med-Surg & Cardiac Observation

Location

Parkersburg, WV | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every-other-weekend requirement (Fri/Sat/Sun for nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 21-bed Med-Surg and Cardiac Observation unit at an average ratio of 1:6, managing a high-volume, fast-paced environment with up to 6 discharges and 6+ admissions per day
• Care for patients with diagnoses including pre/post cardiac catheterization, chest pain rule-outs on heparin drips, COPD, CHF, arrhythmias, pacemakers, and general Med-Surg conditions
• Administer and monitor set-rate drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Bumex, and Lasix; titration of drips is not required
• Read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips in real time using the unit monitor, in coordination with telemetry monitor techs located on another floor
• Support use of BiPAP and CPAP for supportive therapy as needed
• Float to other units within the hospital as needed; assignments will remain within the nurse's demonstrated skillset

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure applicable to the state of West Virginia
• BLS certification (required, must be current/unexpired)
• ACLS certification (required, must be current/unexpired)
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Experience administering set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone drips
• All time-off requests must be disclosed upfront and included in the contract; requests made after contract execution are subject to facility approval based on unit needs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with TR Bands (transradial hemostasis bands) is highly preferred
• Prior experience in a cardiac observation, telemetry, or Med-Surg setting
• Comfort working in a high-acuity, high-census environment with frequent admissions and discharges

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with a Charge Nurse present 24/7 and Nurse Aides available to assist with EKGs, bladder scans, blood glucose monitoring, ADLs, and vitals
• Structured orientation includes computer training followed by a precepted floor day, providing a solid foundation before independent practice