Telemetry Observation Unit RN
South Charleston, West Virginia
Thomas Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Observation Unit

Location: South Charleston, West Virginia
Unit: 3 Pavilion / 3 T - Pulmonary & Observation
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (6:45 am – 7:15 pm)
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Details

• 32 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Patient population: Adult and geriatric with respiratory diagnoses and medical conditions
• Trachs cared for by RN (on Trach Collar or Room Air, not ventilated)
• Monitor techs available 24/7; RNs review cardiac strips each shift
• Charge nurse role may be assigned to traveler if interested and cross-trained
• Nurse aides available with ratios: 1:10 (7 am–7 pm), 1:15 (7 pm–7 am)
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow O2, specialty beds, IV pumps, sequential compression devices, pulse oximetry

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience required: Med-Surg, Telemetry, critical drip management, trach care
• Preferred experience: Peritoneal dialysis
• Strong cardiac nursing background preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required

Clinical Responsibilities

• Titrate drips including Heparin, Cardizem (up to 15 mg/hr), Lasix, low-dose Dopamine (renal perfusion), Amiodarone
• Review cardiac monitor strips each shift
• Provide trach care (non-vented)
• May be required to float to Med-Surg units or Emergency Department to care for boarded patients

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Block scheduling allowed with manager approval
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend on a set rotation
• Holiday coverage on a rotating basis with core staff
• Dress code: Navy scrubs for RNs; solid colors only, no embroidery or patterns; closed-toe shoes required (no crocs)
• Orientation includes hospital and nursing orientation, computer training, and two 12-hour precepted shifts
• Initial skills checklist due within 90 days of start date

Additional Notes

• Charge nurse may have modified patient assignment (usually 2 patients)
• House supervisor available 24/7
• Floating priority given to float pool nurses before rotation to other units