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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Oncology night shift position at a Level II Trauma facility in West Virginia, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and an active WV or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a 36-bed Med/Surg, Post-Op, Oncology, and Telemetry unit
• Patient population includes general Med/Surg, post-op (lap chole, lap appy — no post-op ortho), oncology patients with complications (neutropenic precautions, pneumonia, infections), and occasional psych patients requiring 1:1 sitter coverage
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Heparin is the only drip administered on this unit — no cardiac drips
• Philips telemetry monitors are in use; a central monitor tech covers the entire hospital, but RNs must be able to read and interpret rhythm strips independently
• CPAP and BiPap are used on the unit; managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Chest tubes are common, including malignant patients discharged with PleurX chest tubes — experience with these is a strong plus
• Permanent staff administer chemotherapy; travelers are not expected to administer chemo
• Charting is performed in Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every-other-weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday)
• Floating to other Med/Surg or Telemetry units may be required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• A copy of a valid, unexpired driver's license is required for consideration
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy certification is a plus
• Experience with chest tubes and/or PleurX chest tube management is a strong plus
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips independently

Additional Information

• Level II Trauma facility
• 3 CNAs are available on both day and night shifts to support the nursing team
• A charge nurse is available 24/7; on days the charge nurse does not carry a patient assignment, but on nights the charge nurse does take patients
• Holidays are worked in rotation with permanent staff
• Royal blue scrubs are required; artificial nails are not permitted
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before re-applying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one year cumulatively before a 2-year break is required
• EKG testing is required for this unit and must be passed prior to starting
• All candidates interview directly with the unit manager