Travel Telemetry RN - $2,326 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• 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: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry unit position requiring 2 years of experience and WV or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in an acute care PCU/Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Unit consists of two floors with a total of 42 beds, ranging from all private rooms to a mix of private and semi-private rooms
• Patient population includes elevated troponin, active chest pain, pre/post cardiac catheterization, post-STEMI, NSTEMI, peritoneal dialysis, pacers, and occasional post-surgical or oncology overflow patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 for both day and night shifts
• Uses Phillips Cardiac Monitors with a central monitoring station, supported by monitor techs
• Utilizes EPIC EMR system
• Administers drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Labetolol, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin, and Integrilin per protocol, as well as Nitro and set-rate drips
• Supports patients on Bipap, Cpap, and High Flow ventilation managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts per week, 7:00am-7:30pm
• Open to 48-hour/week contract requests
• Every-other-weekend requirement (Saturday/Sunday for days)
• Rotating holiday coverage based on unit needs
• Floating is rare, but if required would be to overflow Tele or Ortho/MedSurg units
• Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy are in-house 24/7
• No dedicated IV team on the unit

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Telemetry strip reading and documentation skills required, including reviewing and charting rhythms every 4 hours
• Must provide an unexpired copy of driver's license for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a Telemetry acuity unit, including monitoring cardiac drips and reviewing telemetry strips every 4 hours
• Opportunities for precepting available on this unit
• Floor-specific orientation is 1-2 shifts depending on experience level
• Scrub color requirement is navy blue with a navy or white jacket and navy or white undershirt
• Hair must be a natural color with no pink, purple, or blue; tattoos deemed distasteful must be covered
• COVID vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemption forms available upon request
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility to be eligible for consideration
• Previous permanent employees must have been separated for at least 2 years before reapplying
• Previous travelers who completed a full year at this facility must take a 2-year break before returning
• Travelers are not permitted to work within the WVU system for longer than 1 year cumulatively without taking a 2-year break
• EKG competency testing is required for this unit

American Traveler Job ID #P-739012. 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 - Telemetry

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.