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ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Medsurg and Cardiac Observation (Day Shift) in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Location
Parkersburg, WV
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
Shifts are 12 hours long, with Day Shift from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Every other weekend commitment is required for travelers.
Job Description
The Medsurg and Cardiac Observation unit features 21 beds, typically staffed for 18. The unit provides care for patients with common diagnoses including pre/post cardiac catheterization, chest pain rule-outs on heparin drips, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure (CHF), pacemakers, and arrhythmias.
Registered Nurses (RNs) are expected to have the ability to read cardiac strips and have experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone. Experience with TR Bands will be considered a significant asset.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and assess patients recovering from procedures related to cardiac and vascular interventions.
- Read and interpret cardiac monitoring strips with support from dedicated tele monitor techs on the unit.
- Administer medications and manage IV drips, including set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone.
- Iperform patient care tasks such as EKGs, bladder scans, and vital signs monitoring.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and timely interventions.
Required Experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Experience in a Medsurg or Cardiac Observation unit preferred.
- Experience in reading cardiac strips and administering relevant medications.
Certifications/Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.