Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Job Description
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in South Charleston, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Jobs – South Charleston, WV\n
\n Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in South Charleston, West Virginia (zip code 25309). Join a leading healthcare team in a vibrant city known for its scenic Kanawha River, welcoming community, and outdoor adventures in the heart of Appalachia. Explore top West Virginia nursing jobs while making a difference in acute care.\n
\n\nTravel Nursing Job Details\n
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- Location: South Charleston, WV 25309 (West Virginia nursing jobs)\n
- Healthcare Setting: Acute care, 32-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit\n
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)\n
- Start Date: November 24, 2025\n
- End Date: February 23, 2026\n
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks\n
- Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:00am), 36 hours/week\n
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week\n
- Weekend/Holiday: Rotating weekends and holidays required\n
- Charting System: EPIC\n
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1860-$2000\n
\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n
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- Active RN license (West Virginia or compact state)\n
- Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience\n
- Travel nursing experience required\n
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications\n
- Experience with post-operative, surgical, orthopedics, and urology patients\n
- Ability to titrate drips (Heparin protocol; cardiac drip experience preferred)\n
- Strong communication and teamwork skills\n
\n\nMed/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities\n
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- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a busy Med/Surg Telemetry unit\n
- Monitor and interpret telemetry strips; collaborate with remote monitoring techs and charge nurses\n
- Manage nurse/patient ratios of 1:6 and work with nurse aides (1:10 ratio)\n
- Utilize respiratory therapy equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, IV pumps, pulse oximetry, and sequential compression devices\n
- Titrate drips per protocol and respond to changes in patient condition\n
- Float to other units (3P, 4P, Emergency Department boarders) as needed\n
- Participate in unit orientation, skills checklist, and ongoing training\n
- Adhere to dress code: Navy scrubs for RNs, closed-toed shoes, solid color attire\n
- Opportunity to fill in as Charge Nurse and cross-train if interested\n
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Apply now to join our healthcare team and start your next travel nursing adventure in South Charleston, West Virginia!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #435751. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele
About Planet Healthcare
Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.
Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus