Travel Telemetry 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:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a fast-paced Medsurg/Cardiac Observation unit requiring strip-reading skills and WV or compact RN licensure.

• Acute care Medsurg and Cardiac Observation unit (21 beds, typically staffed at 18)
• Average patient ratio of 1:6
• Common diagnoses include pre/post cath, CP rule-outs on heparin drips, COPD, CHF, pacers, and arrhythmias along with general Med Surg cases
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour day and night shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
• Every-other-weekend requirement for travelers (Nights work Fri/Sat/Sun; Days work Sat/Sun)
• Holiday coverage may be required based on unit staffing needs
• Call or standby requirements possible during low census periods
• Travelers are typically first to float and may be floated to ICU or Stepdown within their skillset
• Tele monitor techs available on a separate floor, but RNs must read and interpret their own strips
• Charge Nurse coverage on the unit 24/7
• Nurse Aide ratio typically 1:10, sometimes higher depending on census

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone drips required
• Experience with TR Bands preferred
• Valid, unexpired driver's license copy required for consideration

• Fast-paced unit that can discharge up to 6 patients per day with 6+ admissions
• RNs are not required to titrate drips, but administer set-rate Cardizem, Amiodarone, and occasional Bumex or Lasix
• Supportive respiratory equipment (BiPAP, CPAP) used for stable patients only; higher acuity patients are transferred to a different unit
• Unit-specific orientation includes one day of computer training followed by one day of shadowing with a preceptor
• Scrub color is Royal Blue; scrub jackets optional but must be official scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweat-jackets)
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius to be eligible as a traveler
• Previous WVU Medicine travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers cannot work within WVU for longer than a cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• Time off requests must be submitted upfront and included in the contract before assignment start

American Traveler Job  #P-775195. 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
- Direct Observation Unit

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.