Cardiac Telemetry RN
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Post Cardiac Cath Unit (PCCU) caring for pre- and post-cardiac catheterization patients and some emergency department overflow.
• Responsibilities include pulling arterial/venous sheaths post-cath, managing TR bands, new pacemakers/defibrillators, and Watchman devices post-procedure.
• Discharge patients typically within 24-48 hours post-procedure unless requiring CABG consult or transfer.
• Patient population includes adults with diagnoses such as NSTEMI, STEMI, CHF, atrial fibrillation/flutter, bradycardia, tachycardia, heart blocks, SVT, V-tach, sinus arrhythmia, and patients with AV pacemakers/defibrillators.
• No chest tubes or critical drips; drips managed include Nitroglycerin, Angiomax, Heparin, electrolytes, fluids, and antibiotics.
• Patient ratio: 1:5 on days, nights, and weekends.
• First-time travelers are considered if they have cardiac patient experience.
• Clinicians may be floated within scope to meet facility needs.

Schedule

• Night shift only: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:30 - 07:00).
• Every other weekend required.
• 36 hours guaranteed per week.
• Holiday time-off requests limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays.
• Blocked schedule not guaranteed; discuss during interview if desired.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia.
• Minimum of 1 year telemetry experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACT certification.
• AVOX certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Skills in central line draws, ports, PCA pumps, bone marrow aspiration assist, and Pleurx chest tubes.

Preferred Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification preferred

Patient Population

• Adult cardiac patients requiring telemetry monitoring and post-procedure care.

Facility & Work Environment

• Level IV Trauma Center, major teaching hospital with 838 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Scrub color for RNs: Royal Blue/White.
• Free parking for travelers.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, propoxyphene).
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
• Pass/fail testing required for nursing candidates: EKG exam, medication calculation exam, blood administration test (two attempts allowed).
• Annual fit mask testing (N95 3M 1860 Small/Regular or Aura 9205) required; PAPR accommodations available if needed.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming good health and no limitations.
• Negative TB test within 3 months of start or negative chest X-ray if positive TB history; annual TB questionnaire required.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Tdap, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination with documentation).
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless approved medical or religious exemption is documented and accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccination not required; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual specialty skills checklist demonstrating true skills; MS/Tele skills checklist required for Clinical Decisions unit.
• One manager, supervisor, or charge nurse reference required from within 1 year of start date. Charge nurse references must confirm direct supervision.
• Orientation is two days (Thursday and Friday) including Cerner Infusion Management training.
• Candidates must review and acknowledge facility policies including blood administration, dress code, time and attendance, and medical release forms.
• Candidates must complete required inservice training modules and submit certificates prior to start (estimated 4 hours).
• Candidates cannot return as travelers within 2 years of last permanent employment at this facility.

Notes

• No chest tubes or critical drips are managed on this unit.
• Candidates with latex allergy must notify management to avoid exposure.
• Flu vaccine refusal without approved exemption will disqualify candidate during flu season.
• Facility enforces a 100-mile radius rule for travel distance; exceptions require approval.

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs seeking a night shift travel assignment in a major teaching hospital environment with a focus on post-cardiac cath patient care.