Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry Location: Parkersburg, WV Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101!
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
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.
To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.
Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.
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