Cardiac Telemetry Stepdown RN
Parkersburg, WV
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,452/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,206/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
Description
Telemetry RN
Parkersburg, WV
Nights 12 hr nights, weekends as scheduled
Unit 3N - Cardiac Tele
# Beds 43-Beds (Semi-private) with 9-10 of these are private
Ratios Average: 1:5 (can flex up to 1:6)
Required Certifications: BLS & ACLS are both required
Common diagnosis/Types of patients: Post heart caths, TR Bands, CHF, COPD, Post pacers (no external pacers), medical management or waiting for CABG consult, CHF, COPD, arrhythmias
Experience or 'Must have' skills: Must be able to read strips, comfortable with these types of patients
Are RN's required to titrate drips: Yes - but only Heparin Common titratable &/or set rate drips Cardizem & Amiodarone are not titrated. Only titrate Heparin & occasionally Lasix or Bumex
Shifts & Scheduling: Shifts are all 12's (0700-1930; 1900-0730)
- Self-scheduling is allowed & they will accommodate block schedule if the needs of the unit are met
Weekend Requirement: EOW for travelers (Perm staff does every 3rd weekend) Weekend shifts for Nights are Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon; Days are Sat/Sun
Holiday Requirement: Perm staff have a Holiday rotation schedule. If they can get by without travelers working weekends they will; however, if the needs of the unit require travelers to work weekends, this would be the expectation.
Employer
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
About Parkersburg, WV
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Parkersburg, WV here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Parkersburg, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- There are options for short-term rentals in Parkersburg, WV, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Parkersburg is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Parkersburg offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and water sports on the Ohio River.
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