TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medsurg Tele Float - Stepdown
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Days
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have: Med/Surg background; Step-down preferred
Description:
All assigns must include a valid driver's license with current permanent address.
The float pool includes all inpatient units based on competency, which may include ICU, Step-down, and medical/surgical.
Ratios vary by unit, with Med/surg typically being 1:6 and Step-down being 1:4 or 1:5.
ICU ratios range from 1:2 to 1:3.
Common diagnoses include cardiac patients, orthopedic, neurological, surgical, and medical conditions, depending on the unit.
RNs in step-down areas are required to titrate drips.
Common titratable or set rate drips include Heparin, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, Cardene, insulin, dobutamine, dopamine, and others.
Charge Nurse and House Supervisor roles include designated charge days for day shift from Monday to Friday, with a house supervisor available 24/7.
Nurse aides are available on the unit, and staffing ratios are maintained.
Respiratory equipment such as CPAP and BiPAP are used across all units; vents are utilized in ICU settings.
Chronic tracheostomy vents can be managed in step-down units.
Telehealth capabilities are present, with monitor technicians supporting RNs who read strips while CVU reads their own data.
Shifts and scheduling typically involve three shifts for day (7 am - 7:30 pm) and three shifts for night (7 pm - 7:30 am).
Every other weekend commitment is expected, with holiday coverage as needed.
There is no call or standby requirement, but standby may occur if census is low.
Units are assigned through a staffing office communication system.
There is a robust float pool for patient care technicians.
Scrub colors follow the designated dress code.
Cancellation policies allow for client cancellation of shifts under specified conditions.
Charting follows the established system.
BSN requirement is not applicable.
A valid nursing license is required.
This position works within the acute care division of nursing.