Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $2,290 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract on a Cardiac/Telemetry Stepdown unit, requiring drip titration skills and an active WV or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting at a Level 2 Trauma facility
• Unit 7N is a 29-bed Cardiac/Telemetry Stepdown (Cardiopulmonary) unit
• Patient population includes cardiac patients, CR bands, post-cath, AMI, post-op lung surgeries (out of CCU), respiratory failure, chest tubes, pacemakers, and post-PCI patients; sheaths are not pulled and no arterial lines on this unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6
• CNA support available, ideally 1 CNA per 12 patients (typically 2 CNAs on nights)
• Charge nurse available 24/7; on nights, charge nurse takes a patient assignment
• Occasional cardiac drips with titration including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrelin, Heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro (up to 50 mcg)
• CPAP and BiPap present on unit; managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Philips telemetry monitors in use; RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every-other-weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday)

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Must be proficient in titrating drips
• Telemetry strip reading and interpretation required
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Royal blue scrubs required
• No artificial nails permitted
• Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff
• Floating may be required to other Med/Surg Tele units
• EKG testing is required for this Stepdown unit (pass/fail)
• Profile must include a skills checklist completed within the past year, copies of certifications, and a driver's license
• Two references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., charge RN); if the candidate held a permanent position within the last 12 months, one supervisor reference must be from that facility
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from this WVU facility to be eligible
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being considered
• Travelers are not eligible if they have already reached a cumulative 1 year of work within the WVU system without a subsequent 2-year break

American Traveler Job ID #P-733196. 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.