Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Bridgeport, WV

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Cardiac/Stepdown)

Location

Bridgeport, WV | Stepdown / Telemetry

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Shifts (Days: 7a–7p / Nights: 7p–7a) | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed Cardiac/Telemetry Stepdown unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, caring for patients with diagnoses including AMI, post-cath, post-PCI, post-op lung surgery, respiratory failure, chest tubes, and pacemakers
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrelin, Heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro (up to 50 mcg)
• Monitor patients on CPAP and BiPap in coordination with Respiratory Therapy
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently using Philips monitoring systems
• Collaborate with CNA support staff and a 24/7 Charge Nurse; participate in every-other-weekend scheduling (Saturday/Sunday) and holiday rotation with permanent staff
• Float to other MedSurg/Telemetry units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (or compact license) valid in West Virginia
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Demonstrated ability to titrate drips independently — this is a firm requirement for this unit
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips without assistance
• No artificial/false nails permitted per unit policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or cardiopulmonary unit
• Familiarity with post-cath and post-PCI patient care protocols
• Experience with Philips telemetry monitoring systems
• Comfort working alongside CNA/PCT support staff in a team-based care model

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with a 24/7 Charge Nurse presence, CNA staffing, and dedicated Respiratory Therapy managing all CPAP/BiPap equipment
• Opportunity to practice high-acuity cardiac nursing skills in a structured stepdown environment with a collaborative care team