Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,257 per week in Bridgeport, WV

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: MedSurg/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Active RN license required Certifications: BLS and ACLS required Must-Have: RNs must be able to titrate various IV drips including but not limited to Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrilin, Heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro. Description: Unit is a 29-bed stepdown telemetry unit specializing in cardiopulmonary care. Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6. Common patient diagnoses include cardiac conditions, respiratory failures, post-operative lung surgeries, and post-cardiac catheterization. RNs are expected to read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitors. Respiratory therapy is available for CPAP and BiPAP management. Charge nurse supervises 24/7; days do not take patient assignments while nights do. Certified nursing assistants are present, ideally 1 CNA per 12 patients. The unit utilizes self-scheduling with schedules made 4-6 weeks in advance. Travelers are required to work every-other weekend. All staff participate in holiday rotation. Floating to other appropriate units may occur but travelers are not prioritized to float. Designated scrub color for RNs is royal blue. Unique opportunities for professional growth and diverse patient experiences within the unit.