Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,245 per week

Job Summary

Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in a fast-paced, acute care setting in Parkersburg, West Virginia. This role involves providing specialized telemetry services on a 12-hour night shift. The RN will assess and monitor patients with cardiovascular conditions, interpret strips, and administer set-rate medications such as Cardizem and Amiodarone, ensuring optimal patient care.

Job Details

• Location: Parkersburg, WV 26101
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with scheduled weekends (Friday-Sunday) and potential holiday rotations.
• All shifts are scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Required Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) both from the American Heart Association;
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in telemetry or similar acute care setting;
• Able to read electrocardiogram (ECG) strips;
• Experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone;
• Prior experience with TR Bands is a plus.

Additional Information

• Must include a current, unexpired driver's license in submittals.
• Unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:6, with float requirements possibly extending to other hospital areas, including ICU and Stepdown units.
• Charge nurses are on duty 24/7, with the night charge always taking patients.

Responsibilities

• EKGs
• Bladder scans
• Fingerstick Blood Glucose (FSBS)
• Vital signs
• Use of respiratory support devices like Bipap and Cpap (excluding High Flow)

Unit Characteristics

• Busy and fast-paced, with potential for up to 6 patient discharges and admissions daily.
• Orientation includes one day of computer training, one day shadowing, followed by independent practice.
• Candidates must be able to work flexible weekends, with some requirement for holiday coverage, and may be floated as needed within their skillset.
• Scrub attire is royal blue; scrub jackets are optional but permissible.
• Time-off requests should be made upfront and included in prescreen notes.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay Package

The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.