Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Bridgeport, WV

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed Cardiac/Telemetry Stepdown unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, caring for patients with diagnoses including AMI, post-cath, post-PCI, post-op lung surgery, respiratory failure, chest tubes, and pacemakers. Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrelin, Heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro (up to 50 mcg).

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Cardiac/Stepdown)

Location

Bridgeport, WV | Stepdown / Telemetry

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Shifts (Days: 7a–7p / Nights: 7p–7a) | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed Cardiac/Telemetry Stepdown unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, caring for patients with diagnoses including AMI, post-cath, post-PCI, post-op lung surgery, respiratory failure, chest tubes, and pacemakers
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrelin, Heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro (up to 50 mcg)
• Monitor patients on CPAP and BiPap in coordination with Respiratory Therapy
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently using Philips monitoring systems
• Collaborate with CNA support staff and a 24/7 Charge Nurse; participate in every-other-weekend scheduling (Saturday/Sunday) and holiday rotation with permanent staff
• Float to other MedSurg/Telemetry units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (or compact license) valid in West Virginia
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Demonstrated ability to titrate drips independently — this is a firm requirement for this unit
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips without assistance
• No artificial/false nails permitted per unit policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or cardiopulmonary unit
• Familiarity with post-cath and post-PCI patient care protocols
• Experience with Philips telemetry monitoring systems
• Comfort working alongside CNA/PCT support staff in a team-based care model

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with a 24/7 Charge Nurse presence, CNA staffing, and dedicated Respiratory Therapy managing all CPAP/BiPap equipment
• Opportunity to practice high-acuity cardiac nursing skills in a structured stepdown environment with a collaborative care team