Telemetry Registered Nurse
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular Medical/Telemetry unit at a major academic medical center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active WV or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work setting is a 838-bed short-term acute care hospital, Level IV Trauma Center, and major teaching hospital (COTH member)
• 38-bed Cardiovascular Medical/Telemetry unit (3W) with an emphasis on cardiovascular disease patients
• Team nursing model with a ratio of 1:7, with each team consisting of 1 RN, 1 LPN, and 1 Nursing Assistant
• Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, with the option of a 3x12 (36 hrs/wk) or 4x12 (48 hrs/wk) schedule
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to other units may be required to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirement
• Charting via Cerner (SBAR, Accudose)

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required; candidates with a pending RN license may be considered
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Telemetry experience required, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Two manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Driver's License and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided experience requirements are met
• Orientation is held every other Thursday
• RNs serve as patient advocates and collaborate with interdisciplinary health team members to deliver quality nursing care
• The unit offers a learning-focused environment supporting staff growth through education, certification, and career development
• Royal blue or white scrubs required for RNs
• Flu vaccine is required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); a medical exemption documented by an allergist or physician is the only accepted exemption
• Blocked schedule requests will be considered — discuss during the interview
• RTO requests should be noted on your application and discussed with the manager during the interview; no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays may be requested off
• Candidates who were previously permanent employees may not return as a traveler until 2 years after their last day of permanent employment
• Candidates residing between 75–99 miles of the facility may be submitted for facility approval; a 100-mile radius rule otherwise applies
• Free parking is available for travelers