MedSurg/Telemetry Float Pool RN
Bridgeport, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a MedSurg/Telemetry Float Pool position at a Level II Trauma facility in West Virginia, requiring ACLS certification and the ability to pass a cardiac rhythm exam.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting at a Level II Trauma facility
• Float Pool covers six units: 6N (36 beds), 7N (29 beds), 4N (36 beds), 5S (36 beds), 6S (36 beds), and Critical Care (20 beds)
• Patient population includes CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, orthopedic, and oncology cases (chemotherapy administered by permanent staff only)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is generally 1:5–6 on most units for both day and night shifts, with occasional ratios of 1:7 toward end of shift depending on acuity
• Telemetry monitoring via Philips; most units have monitor techs, but RNs must be able to read and interpret rhythm strips independently
• CPAP and BiPap present on units; managed by Respiratory Therapy
• CNAs are available on all units
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every-other-weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday for both day and night shifts)
• Float Pool RNs report to the clinical coordinator's office prior to shift start for unit assignment; will likely be assigned a parent unit and basic telemetry patients within scope of practice
• No drip titration required

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Must pass a facility cardiac rhythm/EKG exam prior to starting
• Epic EMR experience
• Valid, unexpired driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Float Pool RNs will be assigned to units based on daily need and are expected to care for basic telemetry patients within their scope of practice
• Charge nurse available on every unit 24/7; day charge does not carry a patient assignment, night charge does
• Orientation consists of 1–2 shifts with a preceptor
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before returning; cumulative time worked within the WVU system is also subject to a 2-year break requirement after one year of total service