Travel RN - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit

Details Acute care hospital setting on a 21-bed Med/Surg and Cardiac Observation unit (2N), typically staffed for 18 patients Patient population includes pre/post cath, chest pain rule-outs on heparin drips, COPD, CHF, pacemakers, arrhythmias, and general Med/Surg diagnoses Average nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 Nurse aides are available on the unit at a ratio of approximately 1:10 (sometimes 1:14–15 depending on census); aide duties include EKGs, bladder scans, fingerstick blood sugars, ADLs, and vitals Charge nurse present on the unit 24/7; night charge always takes a patient assignment Telemetry monitor techs are located on the 3rd floor; a real-time monitor is also available on the unit Set-rate drips used include Cardizem and Amiodarone; occasional drips include Bumex and Lasix — drip titration is not required Respiratory support limited to BiPAP and CPAP for supportive therapy only; high-flow oxygen is not used on this unit Epic EMR is used and experience is required 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) Every-other-weekend requirement for travelers; weekend nights are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Travelers are typically the first to float and may be floated anywhere in the hospital, including ICU and Stepdown, within their skillset 13-week contract Requirements Active WV RN license or compact RN license required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips required Experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone required Epic EMR experience required BSN not required Valid driver's license copy required for consideration Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position Additional Information Experience with TR Bands is a strong plus This is a high-volume, fast-paced unit that can see up to 6 discharges and 6+ admissions per day Orientation consists of 1 day of computer/Epic training followed by 1 day of floor shadowing with a preceptor Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets are optional but must be an actual scrub jacket — no hoodies or sweatshirts Holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs All time-off requests must be submitted upfront and included in the contract; requests made after contract start require facility approval Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before reapplying Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break