Travel RN - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Direct Observation UnitAmerican TravelerSouth Charleston, West Virginia, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-02$2,267.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry/Observation unit, requiring med-surg/telemetry experience and prior travel assignment history.DetailsAcute care Pulmonary & Observation unit with 32 bedsNurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6Patient population includes adult and geriatric patients with respiratory and medical diagnoses, including non-ventilated trach patientsRNs responsible for titrating drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Lasix, low-dose Dopamine, and AmiodaroneUnit staffed with 24/7 monitor techs, though RNs review telemetry strips each shiftCharge RN role available with modified patient assignment, cross-training offered to interested travelersHouse Supervisor coverage available 24/7Nurse aide support provided with varying ratios by shiftRT equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow O2, IV pumps, sequential compression devices, pulse oximetry, and specialty beds12-hour night shifts scheduled 6:45pm-7:15amEvery-other-weekend rotation required (set pattern of weekends 1&3 or 2&4)Holiday rotation required, coordinated with core staff scheduleEPIC EMR usedFloating required to Med-Surg units or the Emergency Department to cover boarded patients when not needed on home unitRequirementsActive WV or compact RN license requiredBLS and ACLS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of experience requiredMed-Surg, Telemetry, and Critical Drips experience requiredTrach care experience requiredPrior travel nursing experience requiredPeritoneal Dialysis experience preferredStrong cardiac background preferredBSN not requiredAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care including trach care, drip titration, and telemetry strip reviewUnit orientation includes general hospital orientation, a full day of nursing orientation, computer training, and two 12-hour shifts with a preceptorAbbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due within 90 days of startScrub color for RNs/LPNs is navy, solid color with no patterns or embroidery; closed-toe shoes required (no crocs)Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility (100 miles for Princeton Community Hospital) as local candidates are not accepted for this positionTravelers with prior experience at any WVU Medicine location must have completed a 2-year break before reapplyingTravelers cannot work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year breakFirst-time travelers are not considered for this position due to the travel experience requirementHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12