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Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 23, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular Telemetry (3S CV) position at a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital in West Virginia, requiring at least 2 years of telemetry/PCU experience and a WV or Compact RN license.
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Cardiovascular Telemetry unit (3S CV) within a 838-bed, short-term acute care, Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
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Patient population includes pre/post-op surgical cardiovascular patients, medical cardiac patients requiring progressive care/monitoring, vascular patients, amputation patients, and detox patients
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Patient ratio goal is 1:4, with a stretch ratio of 1:5; LPNs also work the unit and RNs may provide coverage over LPN patients, so total patient load may vary
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Shift options: 3x12 or 4x12 day shifts, starting at 7:00 AM
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Every other weekend required
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Floating within scope to meet facility needs as required
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13-week contract with 36-hour or 48-hour weekly contract options
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Charting system: Cerner
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Orientation is held every other week on Thursdays
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Free parking available for travelers
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Active WV or Compact RN license required; candidates with a pending RN license may be considered
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Minimum 2 years of Telemetry and/or PCU/IMC nursing experience required
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Current BLS certification required
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Management of Aggressive Behavior (MAB) certification preferred
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Proficiency in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, and PCU/IMC-level care required
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Experience with special procedures including ostomies, chest tubes, wound vacs/care, CPAP/BiPAP, central lines, PICCs, and drips (Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and other cardiac drips) required
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Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to qualify; candidates residing 75–99 miles away may be considered on a case-by-case basis
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Two manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
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A copy of Driver's License and Social Security Card are required for consideration
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Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); a documented medical allergy verified by an allergist or physician record is the only accepted exemption
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Provide progressive cardiovascular nursing care including management of complex cardiac drips and monitoring for pre/post-op surgical and medical cardiac patients
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Royal Blue or White scrubs required for RNs
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Blocked/requested schedule accommodations will be considered
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Former permanent employees of this health system are not eligible to return as a traveler until 2 years after their last day of permanent employment
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COVID vaccine is not required for this position
