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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool position at a Level II Trauma facility in West Virginia, requiring at least 2 years of experience and the ability to pass a cardiac rhythm exam.
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Float Pool position covering multiple Med/Surg Telemetry units within an acute care hospital setting
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Primary float units are 6N (36 beds) and 7N (29 beds), with additional float to 4N (36 beds), 5S (36 beds), 6S (36 beds), and Critical Care (20 beds)
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Patient population includes CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, orthopedic, and oncology (note: chemo administration is reserved for permanent staff)
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Nurse-to-patient ratios are primarily 1:5-6 on both days and nights, depending on patient acuity
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12-hour shifts available on both day (7a–7p) and night (7p–7a) rotations
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Every-other-weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday for both day and night shifts)
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Telemetry monitoring via Philips equipment; most units have monitor techs, but RNs must be able to read and interpret strips independently
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CPAP and BiPap present on units; managed by Respiratory Therapy
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CNAs are available on all units
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Charge nurse present on every unit 24/7; day charge does not carry a patient assignment, night charge does
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Epic EMR used; experience preferred
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No drip titration required
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Active WV RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Med/Surg Telemetry experience required; must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
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Must pass a facility-required cardiac rhythm/EKG exam prior to starting
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A valid, unexpired driver's license is required for consideration
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Float Pool RNs report to the clinical coordinator's office prior to shift start for unit assignment and will likely be assigned a primary 'parent unit'
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Travelers will be assigned basic telemetry patients within their scope of practice
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Orientation consists of 1–2 shifts with a preceptor
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Holiday coverage is required and integrated into the permanent staff rotation schedule
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Royal blue scrubs required
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Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being considered; cumulative experience across WVU facilities applies, and travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one year before a 2-year break is required
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Candidates may only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time
