Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,038 per week at Weirton Medical Center summary:

The Travel Nurse RN specializes in telemetry nursing, floating between various units that require critical care skills at Weirton Medical Center. They manage a range of patient diagnoses, requiring advanced certifications in BLS and ACLS, and handle fluctuating patient ratios effectively. This role demands a minimum of five years of nursing experience with at least one year in ICU or ED settings, and offers a flexible self-scheduling framework for travel nurses.

Certification Details
• BLS
• ACLS

Job Details
• Float Pool position at Weirton Medical Center in West Virginia.
• Will be expected to float to multiple units of varying acuity levels, including ED and CCU if within skillset.
• Common diagnoses include NSTEMI, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Diverticulitis.
• Must have 5 years of experience, preferably with 1 year of ICU or ED experience.

Job Requirements
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS (if working in CCU or ED).
• Must be comfortable taking patient ratios from 1:2-10.
• Experience in managing critical drips if working in ED or CCU.

Schedule Information
• Self-scheduling with 3 12-hour shifts per week.
• Travelers submit their ideal schedule, but nothing is finalized until balanced.
• Schedule is made out for 4 weeks at a time.
• Every other weekend required.
• May be asked to participate in holiday rotation.

Unit Specific Information
• Patient ratios vary depending on the unit: CCU- 1:2-3, IMC- 1:4-6, MS Level 7- 1:5-6, MS Level 8- 1:5-8, Skilled Care- 1:8-10, ED- TBD.

Additional Details
• Charge nurse may take an assignment as needed.
• Nurses expected to read and interpret telemetry strips.
• 1 day of orientation and 1 day with a preceptor before working independently.

Keywords:

Travel Nurse, Telemetry Nursing, Critical Care, ICU, ED, Patient Care, Nursing, BLS, ACLS, Healthcare