Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Parkersburg, WV

Care for patients with diagnoses including pre/post cardiac catheterization, chest pain rule-outs on heparin drips, COPD, CHF, arrhythmias, pacemakers, and general Med-Surg conditions. Provide direct patient care on a 21-bed Med-Surg and Cardiac Observation unit at an average ratio of 1:6, managing a high-volume, fast-paced environment with up to 6 discharges and 6+ admissions per day.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101!

Job ID: 903078
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry / Med-Surg & Cardiac Observation
Location

Parkersburg, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Every-other-weekend requirement (Fri/Sat/Sun for nights)
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 21-bed Med-Surg and Cardiac Observation unit at an average ratio of 1:6, managing a high-volume, fast-paced environment with up to 6 discharges and 6+ admissions per day
• Care for patients with diagnoses including pre/post cardiac catheterization, chest pain rule-outs on heparin drips, COPD, CHF, arrhythmias, pacemakers, and general Med-Surg conditions
• Administer and monitor set-rate drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Bumex, and Lasix; titration of drips is not required
• Read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips in real time using the unit monitor, in coordination with telemetry monitor techs located on another floor
• Support use of BiPAP and CPAP for supportive therapy as needed
• Float to other units within the hospital as needed; assignments will remain within the nurse's demonstrated skillset

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure applicable to the state of West Virginia
• BLS certification (required, must be current/unexpired)
• ACLS certification (required, must be current/unexpired)
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Experience administering set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone drips
• All time-off requests must be disclosed upfront and included in the contract; requests made after contract execution are subject to facility approval based on unit needs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with TR Bands (transradial hemostasis bands) is highly preferred
• Prior experience in a cardiac observation, telemetry, or Med-Surg setting
• Comfort working in a high-acuity, high-census environment with frequent admissions and discharges

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with a Charge Nurse present 24/7 and Nurse Aides available to assist with EKGs, bladder scans, blood glucose monitoring, ADLs, and vitals
• Structured orientation includes computer training followed by a precepted floor day, providing a solid foundation before independent practice