Telemetry RN
South Charleston, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry/Observation unit, requiring med-surg/telemetry experience and prior travel assignment history.

Details

• Acute care Pulmonary & Observation unit with 32 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric patients with respiratory and medical diagnoses, including non-ventilated trach patients
• RNs responsible for titrating drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Lasix, low-dose Dopamine, and Amiodarone
• Unit staffed with 24/7 monitor techs, though RNs review telemetry strips each shift
• Charge RN role available with modified patient assignment, cross-training offered to interested travelers
• House Supervisor coverage available 24/7
• Nurse aide support provided with varying ratios by shift
• RT equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow O2, IV pumps, sequential compression devices, pulse oximetry, and specialty beds
• 12-hour night shifts scheduled 6:45pm-7:15am
• Every-other-weekend rotation required (set pattern of weekends 1&3 or 2&4)
• Holiday rotation required, coordinated with core staff schedule
• EPIC EMR used
• Floating required to Med-Surg units or the Emergency Department to cover boarded patients when not needed on home unit

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Med-Surg, Telemetry, and Critical Drips experience required
• Trach care experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Peritoneal Dialysis experience preferred
• Strong cardiac background preferred
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including trach care, drip titration, and telemetry strip review
• Unit orientation includes general hospital orientation, a full day of nursing orientation, computer training, and two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor
• Abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due within 90 days of start
• Scrub color for RNs/LPNs is navy, solid color with no patterns or embroidery; closed-toe shoes required (no crocs)
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility (100 miles for Princeton Community Hospital) as local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Travelers with prior experience at any WVU Medicine location must have completed a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers cannot work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position due to the travel experience requirement