Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Bridgeport, WV

Care for cardiac patients including post-cath, AMI, post-PCI, post-op lung surgery (after CCU), respiratory failure, chest tubes, and pacemaker patients. Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrelin, Heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro (up to 50 mcg) .

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Bridgeport, West Virginia, 26330!

Job ID: 900976
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Cardiac/Stepdown)
Location

Bridgeport, WV | Stepdown / Telemetry
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed Cardiac/Telemetry Stepdown unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Care for cardiac patients including post-cath, AMI, post-PCI, post-op lung surgery (after CCU), respiratory failure, chest tubes, and pacemaker patients
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrelin, Heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro (up to 50 mcg)
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently using Philips monitoring systems
• Collaborate with CNA support staff and coordinate with Respiratory Therapy for CPAP/BiPAP management
• Participate in holiday and every-other-weekend rotation (Saturday/Sunday nights) alongside permanent staff

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Must be able to titrate drips - this is a non-negotiable requirement for this unit
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry/cardiac monitor strips
• No artificial/false nails permitted per unit policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a cardiac telemetry or stepdown setting
• Familiarity with post-cath, post-PCI, and cardiac gtt management
• Experience working with CPAP/BiPAP patients in coordination with Respiratory Therapy
• Comfort floating to other MedSurg/Telemetry units as needed

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a structured support team including a 24/7 charge nurse and CNA coverage on every shift
• Gain experience in a dynamic cardiac stepdown environment managing a diverse and clinically complex patient population