TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Bridgeport, West Virginia, 26330!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Float Pool
Location
Bridgeport, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 12-Hour Shifts (Days & Nights, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Float across MedSurg/Telemetry units as assigned, with primary assignment to high-census units; may also float to additional units including a Critical Care unit
- Manage a patient load of approximately 1:5–6 (acuity-dependent), caring for patients with diagnoses including CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, orthopedic, and oncology conditions
- Read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips independently; monitor techs are available on most units but RN interpretation is required
- Report to the clinical coordinator's office prior to shift start for daily unit assignment; expected to accept assignments within scope of practice, primarily basic telemetry patients
- Participate in every-other-weekend scheduling (Saturday/Sunday) and rotate through the holiday schedule alongside permanent staff
- Collaborate with CNAs, charge nurses, and respiratory therapy; RT manages all CPAP and BiPAP equipment
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (Registered Nurse)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Must successfully pass a facility cardiac rhythm exam prior to assignment
- Must be able to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips independently
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- A copy of a valid, unexpired driver's license is required at time of submission
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a MedSurg/Telemetry or float pool setting
- Familiarity with Philips telemetry monitoring systems
- Experience caring for cardiac, oncology, or orthopedic patient populations
- Comfort with variable unit assignments and adaptability to differing unit cultures and workflows
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to gain broad clinical exposure across multiple MedSurg and Telemetry units within a well-supported float pool structure, including access to charge nurse leadership on every unit
- Structured onboarding with 1–2 preceptored orientation shifts to support a smooth transition into the role