Travel Float Pool RN - Med Surg​/Telemetry Stepdown

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float Pool RN with telemetry experience to float across multiple units, requiring BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification.

• Acute care hospital float pool position floating between Med/Surg, Step-down (IMCU), Rehab (IRU), and ED holding units
• Float team covers Med/Surg units (1E/S, 1W, 2E/S, 4E), Step-down (3W), and inpatient overflow
• Med/Surg units care for post-surgical, ortho, pneumonia, dialysis, palliative, hospice, and low-volume inpatient chemo patients, including COVID-positive patients on designated hallways
• Step-down unit cares for heavy cardiac patients including dysrhythmias, CVAs, and ICU step-downs
• Patient ratios are approximately 1:6-7 on Med/Surg units and 1:4-5 on Step-down (1:6 if acuity allows)
• Step-down unit has tele monitors and a central monitor station for the entire hospital, requiring RNs to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Must be able to titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Heparin on Step-down
• Med/Surg units may require Heparin and comfort measure drips such as MSO4, but no cardiac drips
• Manages ventilated patients on Bipap, Cpap, and High Flow, with respiratory therapy support
• Day shift schedule with 12-hour shifts (7a-7:30p)
• EOW (every other weekend) requirement, with additional Friday shift requirements depending on unit
• Holiday coverage required per facility holiday rotation
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active RN license (PA or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS and NIHSS certification required for Step-down/Tele assignments
• BSN not required
• Experience in acute care Med/Surg and/or Telemetry/Step-down settings preferred
• Comfort working with both 'clean' and COVID-positive patient assignments simultaneously may be required

• Provide direct patient care while floating across Med/Surg, Step-down, Rehab, and ED holding areas as needed
• Receive unit-specific orientation consisting of 1 shift with a preceptor for Med/Surg and 2 shifts with a preceptor for Step-down
• In-house hospitalist coverage 24/7 and intensivist coverage 7 days/week with on-call support after hours
• 24/7 in-house respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available
• No dedicated IV team, but ICU charge nurses or ICU Director available to assist with difficult IV access
• Navy blue scrubs required, with any jackets also required to be navy blue
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling allowed as long as unit staffing needs are met
• Floating to ICU as a helping hand may be required for Step-down assignments
• Radius rule of 50 miles applies for most WVU facilities; local candidates are not eligible for travel positions
• Travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Cumulative work time within the WVU system is capped at one year before a mandatory 2-year break is required
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-765823. 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 - 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.