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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Bridgeport, 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) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Float Pool

Location

Bridgeport, WV

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across a float pool covering multiple Medical Surgical and Telemetry units, with primary assignment to designated parent units
• Care for patients with diagnoses including CHF, chest pain, cardiac catheterization, pneumonia, COPD, chronic renal disease, orthopedic conditions, and oncology (chemotherapy administered by permanent staff only)
• Read, interpret, and document cardiac telemetry strips using Philips monitoring systems; monitor techs are available on most units
• Manage patient loads of approximately 1:5–6, with potential for up to 7 patients toward end of shift depending on acuity
• Collaborate with CNAs, charge nurses, and respiratory therapy staff; RT manages all CPAP and BiPap equipment
• Report to the clinical coordinator's office prior to shift start for unit assignment; float to assigned units within scope of practice

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS certification (required)
• Current ACLS certification (required)
• Must successfully pass a facility cardiac rhythm examination prior to beginning assignment
• Ability to read and independently interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Valid, unexpired driver's license required at time of submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry setting strongly preferred
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems, particularly Philips
• Experience floating across multiple unit types within a hospital setting

Why Join Us

• Structured float pool environment with a designated parent unit assignment, offering variety while maintaining consistency in patient population
• Supportive unit culture with charge nurses and CNAs available on all units and respiratory therapy managing all respiratory equipment