Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool position at a Level II Trauma facility in West Virginia, requiring ACLS certification and the ability to pass a cardiac rhythm exam.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting at a Level II Trauma facility
• Float pool assignment covering Med/Surg Telemetry units, with primary placement on 6N (36 beds) and 7N (29 beds); other possible units include 4N, 5N, 5S, 6S, and Critical Care (20 beds)
• Patient population includes CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, orthopedic, and oncology cases (chemo administration is handled by permanent staff only)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:5–6, depending on acuity; may occasionally reach 1:7 toward the end of a shift
• Telemetry monitoring via Philips system; most units have monitor techs, but RNs must be able to independently read and interpret cardiac strips
• CPAP and BiPap are present on units; managed by Respiratory Therapy
• CNAs are available on all units
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every-other-weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff
• Float pool RNs report to the clinical coordinator's office prior to shift start for unit assignment; will likely be given a 'parent unit' and assigned basic telemetry patients within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active WV RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg and/or telemetry experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Must pass a cardiac rhythm/EKG exam prior to placement
• Epic EMR experience required
• Valid, unexpired driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Float pool RNs will not be required to titrate drips
• Each unit has a charge nurse available; day charge does not carry a patient assignment, night charge does
• Orientation consists of 1–2 shifts with a preceptor
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers are not permitted to work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break