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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular Telemetry (3S CV) position at a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital in West Virginia, requiring at least 2 years of telemetry/PCU experience and a WV or Compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiovascular Telemetry unit (3S CV) within a 838-bed, short-term acute care, Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• Patient population includes pre/post-op surgical cardiovascular patients, medical cardiac patients requiring progressive care/monitoring, vascular patients, amputation patients, and detox patients
• Patient ratio goal is 1:4, with a stretch ratio of 1:5; LPNs also work the unit and RNs may provide coverage over LPN patients, so total patient load may vary
• Shift options: 3x12 or 4x12 day shifts, starting at 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs as required
• 13-week contract with 36-hour or 48-hour weekly contract options
• Charting system: Cerner
• Orientation is held every other week on Thursdays
• Free parking available for travelers

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required; candidates with a pending RN license may be considered
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry and/or PCU/IMC nursing experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Management of Aggressive Behavior (MAB) certification preferred
• Proficiency in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, and PCU/IMC-level care required
• Experience with special procedures including ostomies, chest tubes, wound vacs/care, CPAP/BiPAP, central lines, PICCs, and drips (Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and other cardiac drips) required
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to qualify; candidates residing 75–99 miles away may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Two manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• A copy of Driver's License and Social Security Card are required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); a documented medical allergy verified by an allergist or physician record is the only accepted exemption

Additional Information

• Provide progressive cardiovascular nursing care including management of complex cardiac drips and monitoring for pre/post-op surgical and medical cardiac patients
• Royal Blue or White scrubs required for RNs
• Blocked/requested schedule accommodations will be considered
• Former permanent employees of this health system are not eligible to return as a traveler until 2 years after their last day of permanent employment
• COVID vaccine is not required for this position