Travel Ortho-Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

• Specialty:
  Orthopedics
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Apr 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Ortho-Telemetry position at a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital, requiring a WV or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

• Work in a 39-bed Ortho-Telemetry unit within a short-term acute care setting at a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital (COTH member) with 838 total staffed beds
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric patients with cardiac conditions (acute MI, unstable angina, CHF, unstable arrhythmias), CVA surgical patients, and post-procedural cardiac patients (post cardiac cath, post angiogram, PTCA)
• Unit operates as approximately half inpatient and half observation, with high patient turnaround (36 hours or less for observation patients)
• Typical patient ratio is 5:1, with potential to back on 1-2 of an LPN's patients during staffing shortages
• Required drip experience: heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, and nitro
• Preferred procedural experience includes cardioversion, TEE, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and paracentesis (not required)
• Shift: nights, 7P–7A, available as a 3x12 or 4x12 schedule (36hr or 48hr contract options)
• Schedule includes weekdays and every other weekend
• Floating within scope is required to meet facility needs
• Charting system:
  Cerner
• Free parking available for travelers

• Active WV or compact RN license required; candidates with a pending RN license may be considered
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Post cardiac cath, post angiogram, and PTCA experience required
• Proficiency with IV starts and telemetry monitoring required
• Working proficiency with required cardiac drips (heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, nitro) required
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemption documentation must be provided if declining
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card (PDF copies) required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; candidates within 75–99 miles may be submitted for facility approval

• Provide telemetry-level nursing care to ortho, cardiac, and observation patients in a high-acuity unit
• Orientation is held every other Thursday
• Former permanent employees of this facility are not eligible to return as travelers until 2 years after their last date of permanent employment
• Scrub color:
  Royal Blue or White (RN)
• Blocked schedule requests will be accommodated when possible, with holiday RTO limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• 13-week contract

American Traveler Job  #P-677776. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

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.