Observation / Telemetry RN
South Charleston, WV
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Specialty: Med-Surg / Telemetry – Pulmonary & Observation (3 Pavilion / 3T)

Unit Overview

• Unit: 3 Pavilion (3T) – Pulmonary & Observation
• Beds: 32
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Patient Population: Adult & Geriatric

Required Certifications

• ✅ BLS
• ✅ ACLS

Required Experience

• Previous travel experience is mandatory
• Strong Med-Surg/Telemetry background
• Experience with:
  • Critical drips
  • Trach care (non-vented trachs)
  • Respiratory patients
• Strong cardiac background preferred
• Peritoneal Dialysis experience preferred

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Pulmonary/Respiratory illnesses
• General medical conditions
• Adult and geriatric patients
• Trach patients (no ventilators)

Required Clinical Skills

• Telemetry
• Critical drip management
• Trach care
• Cardiac monitoring

Titratable Drips

RNs are required to titrate:

• Heparin
• Cardizem (up to 15 mg/hr)
• Lasix
• Dop Dopamine (low-dose renal perfusion only)
• Amiodarone

Telemetry

• 24/7 Monitor Technicians
• Charge RN reads rhythm strips
• Staff RNs must review telemetry strips every shift

Staffing

• Charge Nurse carries a light assignment (typically 2 patients)
• May become free charge when staffing allows
• Travelers may be asked to work Charge Nurse if experienced (training provided)
• House Supervisor available 24/7

CNA Support

• Days: 1 CNA : 10 patients
• Nights: 1 CNA : 15 patients

Respiratory Equipment

• CPAP
• BiPAP
• High Flow Oxygen
• Trach Collar
• Room Air Trachs
• IV Pumps
• Sequential Compression Devices
• Pulse Oximetry
• Specialty Beds

RT manages ventilators; RNs perform trach care.

Shift Schedule

• Days: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Schedule created by unit manager.
• Block scheduling is allowed when staffing permits.

Weekend Requirement

• Every other weekend
• Fixed rotation (Weekends 1 & 3 or 2 & 4)

Holiday Requirement

• Rotates with permanent staff
• Manager considers previous holiday assignments when scheduling

Floating

May float to:

• 4P (Med-Surg)
• 5P (Med-Surg)
• Emergency Department to care for admitted boarders

Float pool is utilized first before unit staff rotate.

Dress Code

• RN/LPN: Solid Navy
• CNA/Monitor Tech: Dark Gray/Pewter
• Solid scrubs only (no patterns or embroidery)
• Approved fleece jackets: Gray, Black, Navy, or Royal Blue
• Undershirts: White, Gray, or Black
• Closed-toe shoes only (Crocs not permitted)