Travel Telemetry RN
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Nursing
RN Nurse, ICU Nurse, Travel Nurse
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Telemetry - Discipline:
RN - Start Date:
ASAP - Duration:
13 weeks - 36 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours, nights - Employment Type:
Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours:
36 hrs/wk - Start Date:
Oct 12, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 5+ years of nursing experience and at least 1 year of travel experience.
Details- Acute care telemetry unit with 20 private-bed rooms
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 for telemetry patients and 1:3-4 for stepdown patients
- Patient population includes telemetry, post-catheterization, medical/surgical with telemetry monitoring, and respiratory difficulty cases
- Variable daily census with 1-2 up to 10 admissions/discharges per day
- Uses EPIC EMR
- 3x12-hour night shifts, 7p-7:30a
- Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for night shift)
- Every other holiday rotation required (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
- No on-call requirements
- Floating may occur to comparable or lower-level units (telemetry or med/surg), including occasional support for boarded ED or ICU-housed floor/tele patients
- Cardiac monitoring includes 10 hardwired rooms and portable telemetry capability with dedicated monitor techs
- Point of care testing includes blood sugar monitoring via Accu Chek glucometer
- Nurses place IVs and reconstitute antibiotics; may manage titrating heparin (telemetry) or diltiazem (stepdown)
- Unit-based pharmacist available 7a-3p with 24/7 main pharmacy coverage
- RT present in building 24/7; no ventilators on unit
- At least one covering hospitalist 24/7
- Self-scheduling available for travelers
- Active WV or compact RN license
- Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS
- Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
- Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
- EPIC experience preferred
- Driver's license copy required for consideration
- Provide telemetry nursing care including dysrhythmia monitoring and verification of tele strip interpretations
- Designated charge nurse supports the unit when fully staffed
- 2 PCTs support the 20-bed unit with ambulation, vitals, bathing, I&O documentation, feeding, and turning
- Travelers may be asked to precept or take charge based on comfort level, with discussion prior to assignment
- Orientation consists of education modules and shadowing on day one, full orientation on day two, and independent work by day three
- Must provide own navy blue scrubs
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility based on driver's license address
- Previous WVU Medicine travelers or permanent staff must have a 2-year break before reapplying
- Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than 1 year cumulatively before requiring a 2-year break
- Candidates can only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time
American Traveler Job #P-766348. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Telemetry
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.
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