Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAmerican TravelerCharleston, West Virginia, United StatesAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$2,454.04/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position supporting post-op open heart and cardiothoracic patients, requiring 2+ years of PCU experience and chest tube/central line skills.DetailsWork in a 29-bed Progressive Care Unit within a major teaching hospital and Level IV Trauma CenterCare for post-op open heart and other cardiothoracic surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring, with occasional Med/Surg overflow4:1 patient ratioNight shift schedule (7P-7A), 3x12 or 4x12 hours, weekdays with every other weekend required36 or 48-hour contract options availableFloating within scope required to meet facility needsOrientation held every other ThursdayUses Cerner charting systemScrub color required: Royal Blue/WhiteRequirementsActive WV RN license or Compact license in hand requiredCurrent BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA preferred)Minimum 2 years of RN experience requiredChest tube insertion assistance, management, and removal experience requiredCentral line experience requiredExternal/internal pacemaker experience requiredWound vac management experience requiredSkilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response2 Manager or Charge Nurse references from within the past 2 years requiredSSN and DOB required for considerationFlu vaccination required unless medical exemption is providedCOVID vaccination required, with medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-caseAdditional InformationProvide progressive cardiac care to post-surgical open heart and cardiothoracic patientsMonitor for and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and respond to emergenciesBlocked schedule requests may be accommodatedHoliday RTO limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidaysCandidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; those within 75-99 miles may be considered case-by-case at the standard rateFree parking provided for travelersFormer permanent employees must wait 3 years from last date worked before returning as travelersCurrent employees of the Vandalia Health System (including CAMC, Mon Health, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for this travel contractFirst-time travelers may be considered