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Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,381 per week in Wheeling, WV

Malone Healthcare

  • Wheeling, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • $2,381

Highlights

Provide intermediate care-level nursing to a 30-bed unit serving patients with chest pain, rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer placement, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and Tikosyn therapy management. Manage radial bands and perform radial band removal; conduct groin checks following catheterization procedures (sheath pulls are not performed by floor RNs).

Numbers & Facts

LocationWheeling, WV
Salary$2,381

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide intermediate care-level nursing to a 30-bed unit serving patients with chest pain, rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer placement, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and Tikosyn therapy management
  • Monitor, read, and independently interpret telemetry strips using Nihon Kohden monitoring equipment
  • Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
  • Manage radial bands and perform radial band removal; conduct groin checks following catheterization procedures (sheath pulls are not performed by floor RNs)
  • Float as needed to Telemetry or Med/Surg units with patient ratios up to 1:6, and occasionally 1:7 in Med/Surg
  • Document and manage patient care using the Sunrise EMR system; medications accessed via Pyxis
Required Qualifications
  • Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license - any licensing history or hits must be disclosed at time of submission
  • BLS certification (required)
  • ACLS certification (required)
  • NIHSS certification (required)
  • Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
  • Ability to titrate drips in an intermediate care setting
  • Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a copy of an unexpired driver's license is required with all submissions
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Prior experience in an intermediate care, PCU, or stepdown unit setting
  • Familiarity with Sunrise EMR and Nihon Kohden telemetry monitoring systems
  • Experience managing patients on Tikosyn therapy and post-cardiac catheterization care
  • Comfort working a rotating schedule that includes both day and night shifts, including weekend shifts
Why Join Us
  • Work in a well-supported clinical environment with Hospitalist, Intensivist, IV team, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy services available in-house 24/7
  • Self-scheduling is available provided unit needs are met, with up to 4 requested days off per month


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