Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Bridgeport, WV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Bridgeport, WV
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 900976

Job Title


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

Location


Bridgeport, WV | Stepdown / Telemetry

Schedule / Job Type


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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed Cardiac/Telemetry Stepdown unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Care for cardiac patients including post-cath, AMI, post-PCI, post-op lung surgery (after CCU), respiratory failure, chest tubes, and pacemaker patients
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrelin, Heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro (up to 50 mcg)
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently using Philips monitoring systems
• Collaborate with CNA support staff and coordinate with Respiratory Therapy for CPAP/BiPAP management
• Participate in holiday and every-other-weekend rotation (Saturday/Sunday nights) alongside permanent staff

• Active RN license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Must be able to titrate drips - this is a non-negotiable requirement for this unit
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry/cardiac monitor strips
• No artificial/false nails permitted per unit policy

• Prior experience in a cardiac telemetry or stepdown setting
• Familiarity with post-cath, post-PCI, and cardiac gtt management
• Experience working with CPAP/BiPAP patients in coordination with Respiratory Therapy
• Comfort floating to other MedSurg/Telemetry units as needed

• Work alongside a structured support team including a 24/7 charge nurse and CNA coverage on every shift
• Gain experience in a dynamic cardiac stepdown environment managing a diverse and clinically complex patient population