Cardiac Telemetry RN
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Camden-Clark Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse

Location

• Parkersburg, West Virginia

Specialty

• Cardiac telemetry unit

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• Self-scheduling allowed
• Block scheduling may be accommodated if unit needs are met

Weekend / Holiday / Call

• Every other weekend for travelers
• Call or standby may occur rarely if census is low

Floating

• May float within the hospital, including ICU and stepdown, within skill set

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Must be able to read rhythm strips
• Must submit an unexpired driver’s license copy

Unit Details

• 43-bed unit
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5, with flexibility up to 1:6
• Common patient types include post-cardiac catheterization, CHF, COPD, post-pacemaker, arrhythmias, and patients awaiting CABG consult
• RN may titrate heparin; Cardizem and amiodarone are not titrated
• Occasional high-flow oxygen use
• BiPAP and CPAP are for supportive therapy only

Orientation

• 1 day of computer training
• 1 day of floor shadowing with a preceptor
• Independent on the third day

Additional Notes

• Unit is fast paced
• New graduates are welcomed and the team is willing to teach
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Scrub jackets are allowed if they are actual scrub jackets; hoodies and sweatshirts are not allowed