Med Surg Telemetry 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) – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Parkersburg, WV | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 43-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with an average nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 (may flex to 1:6)
• Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses including post heart cath, CHF, COPD, arrhythmias, post pacer placement, and patients awaiting CABG consult
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips; unit serves as the central monitor station for the entire North Tower
• Titrate Heparin drips and occasionally Lasix or Bumex; administer set-rate drips such as Cardizem and Amiodarone
• Perform and/or oversee EKGs, admissions, and discharges independently; expected to manage approximately 8–12 admissions and 8–12 discharges per day
• Participate in the float rotation as needed; floated assignments will remain within the nurse's demonstrated skillset

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (or compact license) valid in West Virginia
• BLS certification (required, must be current)
• ACLS certification (required, must be current)
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Comfort and prior experience caring for cardiac stepdown/telemetry patient populations
• Every-other-weekend availability required for travelers (weekend nights include Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience titrating Heparin drips and managing patients on supportive BiPAP/CPAP or high-flow oxygen therapy
• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced telemetry or cardiac stepdown environment
• Willingness to serve in a charge nurse role if comfortable and if unit needs require it
• Strong teamwork orientation with the ability to collaborate effectively in a supportive, team-driven unit culture

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling is available and block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs, offering flexibility throughout your contract
• Join a collaborative, team-oriented unit with a supportive charge nurse presence 24/7 and a unit clerk to assist with administrative tasks