```htmlJob Opportunity – Ortho-Telemetry Registered Nurse – West Virginia
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), weekdays with every other weekend required. Flexible 36 or 48-hour contract options available. Float within scope as needed to meet facility needs. Blocked schedule requests accommodated when possible. Maximum of 1 major holiday time-off request per contract period.
Highlights:
- 39-bed unit specializing in cardiac care including acute MI, unstable angina, CHF, and cardiac arrhythmias
- Mixed patient population: cardiovascular, CVA, surgical, and observation patients with high turnover (36 hours or less)
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1, with occasional support for LPN patients
- Experience with post-cardiac cath, post-angiogram, and PTCA patients required; proficiency with cardiac drips (heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, nitro) essential
- Cerner charting system in use at a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 838 staffed beds
- 36 hours guaranteed per week; overtime after 48 hours for those working 4 shifts
Requirements:
- Active West Virginia or Compact RN License (pending license accepted for submission)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- BLS and ACLS certifications through American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Post-cardiac cath, angiogram, and PTCA experience required
- Proficiency with telemetry monitoring, IV starts, and interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Experience managing and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
- Two manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years required
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
- Permanent address must be 100+ miles from facility (75-99 miles considered case-by-case)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced ortho-telemetry unit within a major teaching hospital, caring for diverse cardiac and surgical patient populations. You'll gain valuable experience with advanced cardiac procedures and drip management while working alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team that includes IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. The facility provides free parking for travelers and offers flexible contract options to support your professional and personal needs.
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