Travel Med Surg Tele Float RN

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

• Specialty:
  Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 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: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float Pool RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and a WV or compact RN license.

• Float pool covers inpatient units including ICU, Step-down, and Medical/Surgical based on competency
• Patient ratios vary by unit:
  Med/Surg 1:6, Step-down 1:4/5, ICU 1:2/3
• Cares for cardiac, ortho/neuro, surgical, and medical patients depending on unit assignment
• Utilizes Epic EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, scheduled as 7am-7:30pm or 7pm-7:30am
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required if needed
• No call requirement, though standby may be required if census is low
• Daily unit assignments are obtained by calling the staffing office
• Tele monitoring available with dedicated monitor techs; CVU staff read their own strips
• RT equipment such as CPAP and BiPAP may be used on any unit, with vents in ICU and chronic trach vents possible in Step-down
• RNs titrate drips in Step-down areas only, including Heparin, Cardizem, nitro, cardene, insulin, dobutamine, dopamine, activase, esmolol, lidocaine, lobatelol, primacore, procanimide, agrostat, and verapamil
• Charge nurse coverage provided Monday-Friday day shift with 24/7 house supervisor support
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 3-4 shifts

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg background required;
  Step-down experience preferred
• BSN not required
• Driver's license with current permanent address required for consideration

• Provide direct patient care across multiple inpatient units as part of a float pool team
• Work alongside a team of 9 float pool nurses and a robust PCT float pool
• Nurse aides are present on the unit
• Scrub color required:
  Royal Blue
• Interviews are conducted directly with the unit manager
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Candidates who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers cannot work within WVU facilities for longer than a cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• Local candidates are not accepted; radius requirement is 50 miles for this facility
• Extension requests cannot be made until a traveler is within 45 days of their current end date

American Traveler Job  #P-750202. 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 Float Pool

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.