PCU / Stepdown
Float Pool RN — Inpatient Acute Care
Parkersburg, WV | 13-Week Contract | Days
This float pool position covers all inpatient units based on demonstrated competency, including medical/surgical, step-down, and ICU. Nurses call the staffing office daily for unit assignments.
Shift & Schedule
- 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Every other weekend required
- Holidays as needed
- No on-call requirement; low-census standby is possible
Patient Population & Clinical Scope
The float pool serves cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, surgical, and general medical patients. Acuity varies by unit. Step-down nurses are expected to titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips, including heparin, nitroglycerin, cardizem, cardene, insulin, dobutamine, dopamine, esmolol, labetalol, lidocaine, primacor, aggrastat, verapamil, and activase. CPAP and BiPAP are used across all units; ventilator management is specific to ICU, with chronic trach/vent patients eligible for step-down placement. Telemetry is available with monitor tech support; CVU nurses read their own strips.
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (WV or compact)
- Med/Surg background required; step-down experience preferred
- BLS and ACLS (both AHA)
- Valid driver's license with current permanent address required at submission
- BSN not required
Additional Details
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Orientation: 3–4 unit-specific shifts
- Nurse aides and PCT float pool support available
- House supervisor coverage: 24/7
- Scrub color: Royal Blue
- Contract start: November 2, 2026