Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,457 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift contract requiring 2+ years of experience and telemetry skills.

Details

• Work in a 34-bed medical surgical unit with telemetry capabilities
• Patient ratios of 1:5-7
• Night shift schedule of 4x12 or 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Weekday and weekend coverage required, with 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule/period
• Uses Cerner EMR for charting

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted for consideration)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg with telemetry experience required
• Skills needed include respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, HFNC, ABG interpretation, oxygen administration, tracheostomy care), IV therapy (central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, blood product administration), cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with pre/post cardiac cath and pre/post hemodialysis management preferred
• Minimum 2 professional references from a manager or charge nurse within the past 2 years required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to a med/surg population requiring telemetry monitoring, including cardiac, renal, and respiratory management
• Utilize rapid response/code teams as needed for emergent patient situations
• Facility expects minimal call-offs, tolerating only 2-3 per contract due to attendance concerns
• Orientation held every other Monday, with required non-billable Cerner training modules averaging 8 hours to be completed prior to start date
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility, though those between 75-100 miles may be considered case-by-case at the same rate
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from their last date of employment before returning as a traveler
• Current employees of the Vandalia Health System (including CAMC Health Systems, Mon Health Systems, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for this travel contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Scrubs are not provided

American Traveler Job ID #P-723170. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.