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Job description
American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of relevant experience and strip-reading proficiency.
Requirements
Active WV or Compact RN license required
BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience required
BSN not required
Must be able to read telemetry strips and manage cardiac patient population
Comfortable titrating Heparin and occasionally Lasix or Bumex
Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration
Responsibilities
Acute care Cardiac Telemetry unit with 43 beds (semi-private, 9-10 private rooms)
Average patient ratios of 1:5, flexing up to 1:6
Common diagnoses include post heart caths, TR bands, CHF, COPD, post pacers, arrhythmias, and patients awaiting CABG consult or medical management
RNs titrate Heparin and occasionally Lasix or Bumex; Cardizem and Amiodarone are not titrated
Unit serves as the central monitor station for the entire North Tower with dedicated monitor techs, though RNs must be able to read strips
Occasional use of High Flow, BiPAP, and CPAP for supportive therapy only
PCTs support the unit with ADLs, FSBS, and EKGs at a goal ratio of 1:8 (flexing to 1:12-18)
EPIC EMR used for charting
12-hour night shifts )
Self-scheduling available with block schedule accommodation based on unit needs
Every other weekend required for travelers (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon for nights)
Holiday coverage may be required if unit needs are not met by permanent staff
Rare call or standby requirements possible, per contract terms
Float rotation includes ICU (rare) and Stepdown, with assignments limited to RN skillset
Fast-paced unit with approximately 8-12 discharges and 8-12 admissions per day
RNs perform their own admissions and discharges with team support available when needed
Strong team culture with an emphasis on mutual support
Charge Nurse coverage 24/7; night charge nurse also carries a patient assignment
Unit orientation includes 1 day of computer training followed by 1 day of shadowing with a preceptor
Unit is experienced in training new graduates and welcomes first-time travelers
Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets permitted (no hoodies or sweat-jackets)
Local candidates not accepted; radius requirement of 50 miles from the facility
Returning travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying to any WVU Medicine location
Travelers may not work within WVU facilities for longer than a year without a required 2-year break
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
parkersburg, WV, 26106, US
Who can apply
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