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

Job Opportunity: 3N Cardiac Telemetry Nurse (Unit 14)

Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Unit: 3N - Cardiac Telemetry (Cost Center 14)
• Beds: 43 total (semi-private), with 9-10 private rooms
• Patient Types: Post heart catheterizations, TR Bands, CHF, COPD, post pacers (no external pacers), medical management or awaiting CABG consult, arrhythmias
• Patient Acuity: Moderate, with occasional use of supportive respiratory therapy (Bipap, Cpap, High Flow oxygen)

Staffing & Ratios

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Average 1:5, can flex up to 1:6
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs): Goal ratio 1:8, can flex up to 1:12-18 depending on call-offs
• Charge Nurse: 24/7 coverage; night charge always takes patient assignment; travelers may be asked to take charge if comfortable
• Monitor Techs: Present; RN’s must be able to read cardiac strips as unit is central monitor station for North Tower

Required Certifications & Skills

• Certifications: BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) required
• Skills:

  • Ability to read cardiac strips
  • Comfortable managing cardiac telemetry patients
  • RN titrates only Heparin drips (Cardizem & Amiodarone are not titrated; occasional titration of Lasix or Bumex)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; implied competency with cardiac telemetry patients and strip reading required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling allowed; block scheduling accommodated if unit needs are met
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend for travelers (permanent staff work every 3rd weekend)
• Holiday Requirement: Travelers may be required to work holidays if unit needs demand
• Call/Standby: Rare, but possible if census is low

Orientation & Training

• 1 day computer training
• 1 day floor shadowing with preceptor
• 3rd day working independently

Additional Information

• Travelers are included in float rotation; may float anywhere in hospital including ICU (rare) and Stepdown, but only assigned patients within skillset
• Dress code: Royal blue scrubs; scrub jackets allowed but no hoodies or sweatshirts
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork and fast-paced environment with 8-12 admissions and discharges daily
• RNs expected to perform their own admissions and discharges but encouraged to ask for help if needed
• Unit is accustomed to new grads and willing to teach

COVID-19 Policy

• Fully vaccinated required (2 Moderna/Pfizer shots or 1 J&J) or approved medical/religious exemption

This position is ideal for nurses experienced in cardiac telemetry who are comfortable with moderate acuity patients and working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.