Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Parkersburg, WV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown
Location: Parkersburg, WV
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Parkersburg, WV

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 43-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with an average nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 (may flex to 1:6), caring for patients with diagnoses including CHF, COPD, arrhythmias, post-heart cath, TR Bands, and post-pacer placements
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently; unit also has monitor techs and serves as the central monitoring station for the North Tower
• Titrate Heparin drips and occasionally Lasix or Bumex; manage set-rate drips including Cardizem and Amiodarone
• Perform and interpret EKGs as needed, including when PCT support is unavailable
• Manage a high-volume unit with approximately 8–12 admissions and 8–12 discharges per day, completing independent admissions and discharges while collaborating with the care team
• Participate in float rotation as needed, receiving only patient assignments within your skillset; occasional float to stepdown or ICU (rare)

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license
• Current BLS certification (required)
• Current ACLS certification (required)
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Comfort and experience caring for cardiac stepdown patient populations including post-procedural and medically managed cardiac patients
• Ability to perform EKGs independently

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience titrating Heparin drips and managing cardiac drip protocols
• Experience with high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, and CPAP for supportive therapy
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume cardiac telemetry environment
• Willingness and ability to serve in a charge nurse role if comfortable and unit needs arise

Why Join Us

• Join a highly collaborative, team-oriented unit known for strong staff support, a willingness to teach, and a culture where everyone helps each other succeed
• Enjoy scheduling flexibility including self-scheduling and block schedule accommodation when unit needs are met