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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a fast-paced Medsurg/Cardiac Observation unit requiring the ability to read cardiac strips and experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone.
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Work on a 21-bed Medsurg and Cardiac Observation unit within an acute care hospital setting
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Average patient ratio of 1:6
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Patient population includes pre/post cath, chest pain rule-outs on heparin drips, COPD, CHF, pacers, arrhythmias, and general MedSurg diagnoses
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Nurse Aide ratio typically 1:10, sometimes up to 1:14-15, supporting with EKGs, bladder scans, FSBS, ADLs, and vitals
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Tele monitor techs are located on a separate floor, but RNs must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips using a real-time unit monitor
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Only set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone drips are used, with occasional Bumex and Lasix; RNs are not required to titrate drips
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Respiratory support limited to BiPAP and CPAP for supportive therapy only (no High Flow)
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Charge Nurse is present on the unit 24/7 and may take patients depending on shift
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EPIC EMR used for charting
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12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), with clock-in no earlier than 1853
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Weekend requirement is every-other-weekend, working Friday/Saturday/Sunday night shifts
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Holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs
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Occasional call or standby possible during low census periods
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Travelers are typically first to float and may be floated to other units, including ICU and Stepdown, within their skillset
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Unit is fast-paced, with up to 6 discharges and 6+ admissions per day
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Active WV or Compact RN license required
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BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Must be able to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
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Experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone required
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Experience with TR Bands is a plus
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BSN not required
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Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration
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Provide direct patient care on a busy cardiac and medsurg observation unit, including monitoring, medication administration, and coordination with support staff
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Unit-specific orientation includes 1 day of computer training and 1 day of shadowing with a preceptor before working independently
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Scrub color is royal blue; scrub jackets are optional but must be true scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweat-jackets)
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All time off requests must be submitted upfront and included in the contract; requests made afterward require facility approval
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, or more than 100 miles for Princeton Community Hospital, to qualify as a traveler
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Local candidates are not accepted for this position
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Previous WVU Medicine travelers must have completed a 2-year break before reapplying
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Travelers are limited to a cumulative one-year assignment period within WVU Medicine, followed by a required 2-year break
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First-time travelers may be considered for this position
