Travel RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry Overflow Unit - $2,182 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg travel position at an acute care hospital in Wheeling, WV, requiring at least 2 years of experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 13-week contract at an acute care hospital in Wheeling, WV
• Unit is a 30-bed Med/Surg overflow floor (6N)
• Common patient diagnoses include CHF, COPD, cellulitis, pneumonia, urosepsis, AKI, cholecystitis, and appendicitis
• Patient ratio is 1:6–7; candidates must be comfortable with a 1:7 ratio
• Telemetry is present on the unit and monitored remotely by monitor technicians
• Intermittent BiPAP is used; no ventilators on the unit
• RNs are required to titrate heparin drips based on aPTT results
• PCTs (Patient Care Technicians) are present on the unit
• One charge RN on the floor who also carries an assignment
• Charting is done in Epic
• 12-hour day shifts; scheduling managed through Qgenda
• Weekends scheduled as needed, typically every other weekend
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Travelers are floated first as needed based on census

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN is not required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Copy of unexpired driver's license required for consideration
• Any licensing hits (disciplinary actions, restrictions, etc.) must be disclosed upfront
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Scrub color requirement: Navy Blue
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year before a 2-year break is required
• 2 references are required: at least one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN); if the candidate worked a permanent position in the last 12 months, one supervisor reference must be from that facility
• A skills checklist completed within the past year is required
• Copies of all required certifications must be submitted for consideration
• Work history covering the past 7 years (or from graduation, whichever is less) is required, with no gaps greater than 30 days

American Traveler Job ID #P-714808. 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

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.