Med Surg Tele Float Pool RN
Bridgeport, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg/Tele Float Pool position requiring ACLS certification and the ability to read and interpret telemetry strips.

Details

• Float pool RN role covering MedSurg/Tele units in an acute care, Trauma Level 2 hospital setting
• Floats primarily to 6N (36 beds) and 7N (29 beds), with additional coverage to 4N, 5S, 6S, and Critical Care
• Nurse-to-patient ratios generally 1:5-6, occasionally up to 1:7 depending on acuity
• Common patient diagnoses include CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, ortho, and oncology
• Uses Philips telemetry monitors; RNs must read and interpret strips though most units have monitor techs
• CPAP and BiPap equipment present on units, managed by Respiratory Therapy
• 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p or 7p-7a
• Every-other-weekend requirement, Sat/Sun for both day and night shifts
• Holiday coverage required as part of the standard staff rotation schedule
• Reports to the clinical coordinator's office prior to shift start for unit assignment
• Will be assigned a 'parent unit' and only basic telemetry patients within scope of practice
• Not required to titrate drips
• EPIC EMR used
• 36 guaranteed hours per week over a 17-week assignment

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must pass a cardiac rhythm exam prior to starting
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips required
• Copy of unexpired driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple med/surg and telemetry units based on daily float assignments
• Charge nurse available on every unit; night charge takes patient assignments while day charge does not
• CNAs support all units
• 1-2 shifts of orientation with a preceptor provided
• Royal blue scrubs required for RNs
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• First-time travelers may be considered pending successful completion of the cardiac rhythm exam