Travel Med Surg Oncology Tele RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/07/2026
• Duration:
  16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med Surg/Oncology unit requiring 2 years of experience and an active WV or compact RN license.

• Acute care Med Surg/Oncology/Tele unit (6S) within a Level II trauma facility
• 36-bed unit with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Cares for general Med Surg patients, post-op cases (lap chole, lap appy), and oncology patients with complications such as neutropenic precautions, pneumonia, and infections
• Perm staff administer chemotherapy; frequent chest tube management including PleurX chest tubes for oncology patients
• Occasional psychiatric patients requiring 1:1 sitter coverage
• Titrates Heparin drips only; no cardiac drips administered
• Telemetry monitoring on Phillips monitors with a central monitor tech, though RNs must read and interpret strips
• 24/7 charge nurse coverage; charge nurse does not take patient assignments on days but does on nights
• 3 CNAs staffed per shift on both days and nights
• CPAP and BiPap only, with RT managing all respiratory equipment
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p or 7p-7a
• 36 hours per week over a 16-week assignment
• Every-other-weekend requirement, Saturday/Sunday for both day and night shifts
• Holiday coverage required as part of the perm staff rotation schedule
• Floats to any Med Surg/Tele unit as needed

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification is a plus
• Experience with PleurX chest tubes is highly preferred
• No false nails permitted
• Copy of unexpired driver's license required for consideration

• Royal blue scrubs required
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius to be eligible for travel assignment
• Returning travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers are limited to one year of cumulative work within the WVU Medicine system before requiring a 2-year break
• EKG testing may be required as part of the hiring process for this facility

American Traveler Job  #P-749578. 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
- Med/Surg
- Oncology

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.