American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 3N Cardiac Telemetry position on night shifts, requiring a WV or compact RN license and strong arrhythmia skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital on a 43-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit
• Care for patients post-heart caths, with TR bands, CHF, COPD, arrhythmias, and post-pacers
• Average nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5, flexing up to 1:6
• Patients include those awaiting medical management or CABG consult
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required for travelers
• Self-scheduling available and block scheduling considered per unit needs
• Travelers participate in unit-based float rotation and may be assigned to ICU or Stepdown within skillset
• Epic EMR system is used in this unit
• Monitor techs are available, but RNs must be able to read strips
• RNs are responsible for their own admissions and discharges, with strong team support available
• Fast-paced environment with frequent patient admissions and discharges
• Travelers are welcome to step into charge roles if comfortable
• Dressing in royal blue scrubs is required; only scrub jackets permitted
• Float assignment may occur throughout the hospital, but patient assignments will match RN skillset
• Unit orientation includes one day of computer training and one day on the floor with a preceptor
• Teamwork is a core value, and new grads are supported on this unit
• Weekend and holiday coverage may be expected based on staffing needs
• No local travelers accepted; candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility
• Returning employees must have a minimum two-year break from any WVU Medicine location before reapplying

Requirements

• Active WV or compact state RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Telemetry or related experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• Proficiency in reading telemetry strips and comfortable managing arrhythmias
• Experience titrating Heparin drips is required
• Ability to perform EKGs when needed
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or approved exemption is required
• Unexpired driver’s license required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650356. 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 - Cardiac Telemetry

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