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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float Pool RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Details

• Float pool role covering inpatient units based on competency, including ICU, step-down, and medical/surgical
• Patient ratios vary by unit: Med/Surg 1:6, Step-down 1:4/5, ICU 1:2/3
• Patient population includes cardiac, ortho/neuro, surgical, and medical cases depending on unit
• RNs titrate drips in step-down areas only, including Heparin, Cardizem, nitro, cardene, insulin, dobutamine, dopamine, activase, esmolol, lidocaine, lobatelol, primacore, procanimide, agrostat, and verapamil
• Telemetry monitoring available with dedicated monitor techs; CVU reads own strips
• RT equipment includes CPAP and BiPap on all units, with vents in ICU and chronic trach vents on step-down
• Nurse aides/PCTs supported on units with a robust PCT float pool
• 12-hour day shifts, 7am-7:30pm, with every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required if needed
• No scheduled call, though standby may be required during low census
• Daily unit assignments obtained by calling the staffing office
• Charge nurse coverage is free charge during day shift Monday-Friday, with 24/7 house supervisor support
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 48-hour per week guaranteed schedule

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg background required; step-down experience preferred
• BSN not required
• Driver's license with current permanent address required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple inpatient units based on clinical competency
• 3-4 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation provided
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for travel rates (100 miles for Princeton Community Hospital)
• Former WVU Medicine travelers must complete a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers cannot work within WVU Medicine facilities for longer than one year without taking a 2-year break
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position