Travel MS​/Tele RN - $2,440 per week

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/20/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of RN experience and 1 year of in-specialty telemetry/cardiac experience.

• 39-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital
• Cardiac patient population including acute MI, unstable angina, CHF, unstable arrhythmias, and other cardiac disorders
• Also cares for CVA surgical patients within an observation unit with high turnaround (36 hours or less)
• Patient mix is approximately half inpatient and half observation
• Adult and geriatric patient populations
• Post cardiac cath, post angiogram, and PTCA experience required
• Working proficiency required with drips including heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, and nitro
• Cardioversion, TEE, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and paracentesis experience preferred but not required
• Standard ratio of 1:5, with potential for 1:6 or 1:7 during call-ins or staff shortages, including partial oversight of an LPN's patients
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours), 19:00-07:00
• Weekday schedule with every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope as needed
• Charting via Cerner

• Active RN license (WV or Compact); pending license accepted for consideration
• BLS/BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of in-specialty (telemetry/cardiac) experience required
• Strong telemetry experience required
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Post cardiac cath, post angiogram, and PTCA experience required
• Working proficiency with cardiac drips (heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, nitro) required
• Procedural sedation administration/monitoring preferred
• Continuous IV sedation experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Minimum 2 Manager or Charge Nurse references from within the past 2 years required
• First-time travelers considered if experience requirements are met

• Provide direct patient care within a cardiac/telemetry unit including monitoring, medication administration, and dysrhythmia management
• Assist with or monitor procedures such as cardioversion and continuous IV sedation as needed
• Orientation held every other Thursday
• Every other weekend work required
• Holiday RTO requests limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Scrubs required in royal blue/white
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medical exemption documented; not required outside this window
• COVID vaccine not required
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; those between 75-99 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last permanent employment date before returning as a traveler
• Current employees (perm, PRN, etc.) of the broader health system are not eligible for travel contracts within that system
• Facility is a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital, part of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• Free parking provided for travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-739566. 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 Tele

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.