TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
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 submits must include a driver’s license with a current permanent address.
The float pool includes all inpatient units based on competency, including ICU, Step-down, and medical/surgical.
Patient ratios depend on the unit: Med/surg = 1:6, Step-down = 1:4/5, ICU = 1-2/3.
Common diagnoses include cardiac patients, ortho/neuro patients, and surgical/medical patients, which vary by unit.
RNs are required to titrate drips in the step-down areas only.
Common titratable drips include Heparin, Cardizem, Nitro, Cardene, Insulin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Activase, Esmolol, Lidocaine, Labetalol, Primacore, Procainamide, Agrostat, and Verapamil.
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor will be available during day shifts from Monday to Friday.
House supervisors are present 24/7.
Nurse aids are available on the unit for assistance.
Equipment may include CPAP and BiPAP, with vents located in ICU.
Chronic trach vents can be accommodated in step-down.
Telemetry services are offered, with monitor techs on staff.
Registered nurses are trained to read strips.
Staff members will call the staffing office for daily assignment.
A robust float pool for patient care technicians supports nursing staff.
Dress code consists of royal blue scrubs.
Cancellation policy allows clients to cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week assignment.
Charting is done using the EPIC system.
A BSN is not required for this position.
Weekends are scheduled based on requirements, with potential holiday shifts as needed.
There is no call requirement, though standby may be necessary if census is low.