Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,335 per week at Tact Staff
Parkersburg, WV 26106
About the Job
Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/11/2024
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
null *ALL SUBMITTALS MUST INCLUDE A UNEXPIRED COPY OF THE CANDIDATES DRIVES LICENSE* Unit 2N - Medsurg and cardiac Observation (Cost center 32) # Beds 21-Beds - Usually staff for 18 Ratios Average ratios 1:6 Required Certifications BLS & ACLS are both required Common diagnosis / Types of patients Pre/post Cath, CP rule-outs on heparin drips, COPD, CHF, pacers, arrhythmias, as well as any MedSurg dx Experience or 'Must have' skills "RN's must be able to read strips & have experience with set-rate Cardizem & Amiodarone. Experience with TR Bands would be a huge plus! ***PLEASE NOTE ON PRESCREEN IF CANDIDATE HAS THIS EXPERIENCE OR NOT***" Are RN's required to titrate drips No Common titratable &/or set rate drips Only set-rate Cardizem & Amiodarone. Other occasional drips include Bumex & Lasix. Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Do RN's read strips? Tele monitor techs on the 3rd floor; however, the RN's must be able to read & interpret strips. They also have a monitor on this unit for real time viewing. Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Charge Nurse on the unit 24/7. Day Charge sometimes takes patients; Night Charge always take patients Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios 1:10 but sometimes 1:14-15 depending on census & staffing. DUTIES: EKGs, bladder scans, FSBS, ADLs, all vitals RT/Equipment (i.e. Cpap, Bipap, High Flow) No High Flow. Only Bipap & Cpap - for supportive therapy only. If patient was dependent on Bipap or Cpap they would probably be transferred to a higher acuity unit Shifts & Scheduling "Shifts are all 12's (7a-7p; 7p-7a) Clock in no sooner than 0653 or 1853. NOTE: ALL TIME OFF REQUESTS MUST BE UP FRONT & IN THE CONTRACT. REQUESTS FOR TIME OFF AFTER THIS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE FACILITY. (Manager may consider occasional requests for a day off but would be based on the needs of the unit) ***PLEASE ASK FOR TIME-OFF DURING PRESCREEN & INCLUDE IN PRESCREEN NOTES***" Weekend Requirement "Every-other- weekend for travelers (Perm staff does every 3rd weekend) - Weekend shifts for Nights are Fri/Sat/Sun; Days are Sat/Sun " Holiday Requirement Perm staff have a Holiday rotation schedule. If they can get by without travelers working weekends they will; however, if the needs of the unit require travelers to work weekends, this would be the expectation. Call or Standby Requirement "Call or Standby could happen if census was low, but not often. This would be something that would be in the contract ***If traveler has further questions direct them to speak with their recruiter***" Floating Requirements Travelers are typically the 1st to float. They could be floated anywhere in the hospital, including ICU & Stepdown; however, they would only be given patients within their skillset. Scrub Color/Dress Code Royal Blue - Scrub jackets are not required; however, if they wear a jacket it must be an actual scrub jacket. No hoodies or sweat-jackets. Unit/Department Specific Orientation 1 day of Computer training, followed by 1 day on the floor shadowing with a preceptor. After that they are on their own for the 3rd day Additional Notes This unit is very busy & fast paced. Can DC up to 6 patients/day & 6+ admits
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #490497. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Telemetry
About Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.
Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.
Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.
Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...
Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.
Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.
