Discover the Charm of South Charleston as a Traveling RN!

Join our healthcare team in beautiful South Charleston, WV, as a Telemetry Registered Nurse! We're looking for dedicated RN professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment. This travel/contract position offers great compensation of $2,289.00 while allowing you to provide exceptional care to our adult and geriatric patients. With a nurse/patient ratio of 1:06 and a 32-bed unit, you'll have the support of 24/7 monitor techs, ensuring a collaborative approach to patient monitoring.

As an RN specializing in telemetry and step-down care, you'll work with patients facing respiratory diagnoses and medical conditions, requiring your expertise in critical drips, trach care, and peritoneal dialysis. Previous travel experience is necessary for this role, as well as certifications in BLS and ACLS. With block scheduling available and a mindful approach to time off during weekends and holidays, we aim to create a balanced work experience while maintaining high standards of care. Embrace the opportunity to grow in your profession and be part of a warm community that values your dedication and skill!

# Beds: 32
- Nurse/Patient Ratios: 1:06
- Required certifications: BLS. ACLS
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Respiratory diagnosis, Medical conditions, Age specific
population: adult and geriatrics. Trachs- not vented
- Experience: Med-Surg/Telemetry/Critical Drips/Trach Care required, Peritoneal Dialysis
preferred. MS/Tele nurses with good cardiac background.
-Must Have: previous travel experience
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin, Cardizem (Up to 15mg/hr only), Lasix,
Dopamine (low dose renal perfusion only), Amiodarone
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit?: Monitor Techs 24/7, Charge RNs read strips; however,
RNs are to review strips each shift as well.
Shifts & Scheduling: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm or 6:45 pm to 7:15 am. Director/ floor manager will do
the scheduling. Block scheduling allowed as long as needs are met for the unit. Takes requests
into consideration.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other. Set rotation, either weekends 1 and 3 or weekends 2 and 4.
- Holiday Requirement: Rotation with core staff. If been there long enough, will see what was
worked the previous year. so not working the same holidays as previous year. Can take more of
a preference. Manager will schedule.
- Floating Requirements?: If not needed on 3P, would be required to float to 4P or 5P (Med-Surg)
units or the Emergency Department to care for boarded patients. Boarders are intermixed in ED.
Float pool floats first, then will be in rotation.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: RN/LPN - Navy
Unit/Department specific orientation: First day general hospital orientation; Full day of Nursing
Orientation for RNs/LPNs; Computer training (1/2 day for C.N.As, full day for nurses); Two, 12 hour
orientation shifts with a preceptor; Will receive an abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90 days
from start date.