Job Description
American Traveler 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: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Description\n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry night shift assignment requiring WV or compact RN licensure and critical drip experience.
\n \n Responsibilities\n
- Work in an acute care hospital on a 32-bed Telemetry/Med-Surg unit
- Primary patient population includes adult and geriatric patients with cardiopulmonary diagnoses such as CHF, chest pain, and post-cardiac cath
- RN:patient ratio is 1:6
- Critical drip titration required including Nitro (chest pain), Amiodarone, Lasix, Heparin, and low-dose Dopamine
- Monitor techs provide 24/7 coverage; RNs review telemetry strips each shift
- Assignment is night shift (1845-0645), with 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays
- May float to other Med-Surg units or the Emergency Department to care for boarded patients
- Uses Epic EMR
- First day includes general hospital orientation, with two 12-hour shifts of unit orientation and a nursing orientation day
- May be asked to fill or cross-train as Charge Nurse if interested
- Solid navy scrubs are required for RNs, with restrictions on patterns and embroidery, and closed-toed shoes are mandatory
- Weekend work is every other weekend, with holiday shifts rotated among staff based on prior year’s assignments
- Nurse aides available with different ratios on day and night shifts
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local travelers not accepted
- Returning travelers must have a 2-year break if previously employed in any WVU Medicine location, and cannot exceed one year cumulative experience within WVU before a 2-year break is required
- Boarders in Emergency Department may be intermixed; float pool RNs float first
- Skill checklist due within 90 days of start
\n \n Requirements\n
- Active WV or compact RN license required
- Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg and Telemetry RN experience
- Travel RN experience required
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Experience with titrating and managing critical IV drips required
- Ability to use telemetry monitoring equipment
- EMR experience with Epic preferred
\n Benefits\n
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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American Traveler Job ID #P-656023. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.