Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler

Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States

Position ID: P-759970

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

$2,275.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of relevant experience and strip-reading proficiency.

Details

Acute care Cardiac Telemetry unit with 43 beds (semi-private, 9-10 private rooms)

Average patient ratios of 1:5, flexing up to 1:6

Common diagnoses include post heart caths, TR bands, CHF, COPD, post pacers, arrhythmias, and patients awaiting CABG consult or medical management

RNs titrate Heparin and occasionally Lasix or Bumex; Cardizem and Amiodarone are not titrated

Unit serves as the central monitor station for the entire North Tower with dedicated monitor techs, though RNs must be able to read strips

Occasional use of High Flow, BiPAP, and CPAP for supportive therapy only

PCTs support the unit with ADLs, FSBS, and EKGs at a goal ratio of 1:8 (flexing to 1:12-18)

EPIC EMR used for charting

12-hour night shifts (1900-0730)

Self-scheduling available with block schedule accommodation based on unit needs

Every other weekend required for travelers (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon for nights)

Holiday coverage may be required if unit needs are not met by permanent staff

Rare call or standby requirements possible, per contract terms

Float rotation includes ICU (rare) and Stepdown, with assignments limited to RN skillset

Requirements

Active WV or Compact RN license required

BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required

Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience required

BSN not required

Must be able to read telemetry strips and manage cardiac patient population

Comfortable titrating Heparin and occasionally Lasix or Bumex

Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

Fast-paced unit with approximately 8-12 discharges and 8-12 admissions per day

RNs perform their own admissions and discharges with team support available when needed

Strong team culture with an emphasis on mutual support

Charge Nurse coverage 24/7; night charge nurse also carries a patient assignment

Unit orientation includes 1 day of computer training followed by 1 day of shadowing with a preceptor

Unit is experienced in training new graduates and welcomes first-time travelers

Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets permitted (no hoodies or sweat-jackets)

Local candidates not accepted; radius requirement of 50 miles from the facility

Returning travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying to any WVU Medicine location

Travelers may not work within WVU facilities for longer than a year without a required 2-year break

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12