Medsurg 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 seeking an RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring 2 years of experience and a WV or compact RN license to float across med/surg, step-down, and ICU units.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within a Med/Surg Tele Float Pool
• Float pool covers all 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 varying by unit
• Telemetry monitoring available with dedicated monitor techs; CVU staff read their own strips
• RNs required to titrate drips (e.g., Heparin, Cardizem, nitro, insulin, dobutamine, dopamine) only in step-down areas
• Respiratory equipment includes CPAP/BiPAP across all units, ventilators in ICU, and chronic trach vents in step-down
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 7am-7:30pm and 7pm-7:30am
• Every other weekend required
• No standard call requirement, though standby may be required during low census
• Daily assignments determined by calling the staffing office
• Charge nurse coverage provided Monday-Friday days; house supervisor available 24/7
• Nurse aides/PCTs available to support the unit

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg background required; step-down experience preferred
• Driver's license with current permanent address required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple inpatient units as part of a float pool team
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 3-4 shifts
• Royal blue scrub color required per dress code
• Holiday coverage required if needed
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local travelers accepted
• Returning travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within WVU facilities for more than one cumulative year without a 2-year break