Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float RN
Parkersburg, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele Float Pool position at an acute care facility requiring a WV or compact RN license and at least two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Med/Surg Tele Float Pool across all inpatient units, including ICU, step-down, and medical/surgical units
• Patient ratios are approximately 1:6 for med/surg, 1:4-5 for step-down, and 1:2-3 for ICU
• Float assignments cover cardiac, ortho/neuro, surgical, and medical patients depending on unit needs
• Must be able to titrate drips in step-down areas, including heparin, Cardizem, nitro, insulin, and other common drips
• Use of Epic EMR is required
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required
• No on-call required, but standby may be required if census is low
• 3-4 shift departmental orientation provided
• Royal blue scrubs are required
• Serve a diverse patient population in acute care through direct patient care, titration of drips, and monitoring as assigned
• Work with a team including charge nurses and nurse aides with 24/7 house supervisor support
• Robust training and orientation provided prior to full assignment
• Must be willing to float among all inpatient units based on competencies
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage may be required as needed
• Travelers may not work within WVU for longer than one year without a 2-year break
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not eligible for travel assignments at this facility

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• Med/Surg background required; step-down experience preferred
• Experience in an acute care setting required
• Must be able to titrate drips in specified units
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must pass required EKG testing if working in PCU, ICU, or step-down units
• No previous employment at any WVU Medicine location within the past 2 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts