Telemetry Registered Nurse
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Berkeley Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Unit

Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours (12-hour shifts)
Weekend/Holiday Requirements:

• Every other weekend required (night shift covers Friday/Saturday)
• Every other holiday required (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s)

Unit Overview

• Telemetry unit with 20 private rooms
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 for telemetry patients
• Patient types include telemetry monitoring, post-catheterization, medical/surgical with telemetry needs, respiratory difficulty
• Cardiac monitoring includes hardwired and portable telemetry monitors; nurses expected to interpret basic dysrhythmias
• Respiratory therapists available 24/7; no ventilators on unit
• Unit-based pharmacist available weekdays 7 AM – 3 PM; main pharmacy coverage 24/7
• Nurses responsible for IV placement, lab draws from central lines per order, reconstitution of antibiotics, and titration of certain medications (e.g., heparin, diltiazem)
• No on-call required
• Floating may occur to comparable or lower acuity units, including med/surg or telemetry

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience
• At least 1 year of prior travel nursing experience required
• Charge nurse experience required
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Valid driver’s license required (address must be outside 50 miles from facility)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation spans 3 shifts: education modules and shadowing on day 1, second shift orientation, third shift independent
• Badge and parking pass obtained on first day at corporate center before unit orientation
• Self-scheduling allowed for travelers
• Block scheduling available depending on unit needs
• Nurses hired specifically for day or night shifts; may pick up additional shifts but not required to switch shifts

Additional Information

• Two patient care technicians (PCTs) support 20-bed unit with ambulation, vital signs, feeding, and rounding
• Charge nurse role is designated; travelers may be asked to precept or charge based on comfort level
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs provided by nurse

This position offers a dynamic telemetry nursing experience with a focus on cardiac monitoring and acute patient care in a private-room setting. The role requires strong clinical skills, charge nurse leadership, and prior travel nursing experience.