Travel Cardiac Telemetry RN - $2,380 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Med Surg Discipline : RN Start Date : 11 / 03 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry unit in an acute care setting with 12-hour night shifts and telemetry experience required. Responsibilities Work in a 43-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital Patient population includes post-heart catheterization, CHF, COPD, post-pacemaker (no external pacers), arrhythmias, and those awaiting CABG consult Typical nurse to patient ratios are 1 : 5, with flex up to 1 : 6 Unit is equipped with telemetry monitoring and a central monitor station staffed by monitor techs RNs are required to work 12-hour night shifts, including every other weekend as scheduled Floating may occur to other units within the hospital including ICU and Stepdown but within RN’s skillset Self-scheduling is available; block scheduling considered if unit needs allow Unit uses Epic EMR; Epic experience is preferred but not required Responsibilities include admissions, discharges, reading telemetry strips, titrating Heparin, and occasional Lasix or Bumex drips RNs are supported by PCTs, charge nurses, and a unit clerk; teamwork is emphasized Rapid, high-volume environment with 8-12 admissions and discharges per day One-day computer training and one-day unit orientation with a preceptor provided before independent assignment Royal blue scrubs are required; if a jacket is worn, it must be a scrub jacket—no hoodies or sweatshirts Call or standby is rare but possible if census is low Holiday coverage may be required depending on unit needs First time travelers are welcome; the unit is used to training and supporting new team members Requirements Active WV or Compact RN license required for consideration Minimum of 2 years of recent cardiac telemetry experience required Certifications required : BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) Must be able to interpret cardiac strips and perform or assist with EKGs Experience with titrating Heparin drips is required COVID-19 vaccination required unless medical or religious exemption is approved A copy of an unexpired driver’s license must be provided Epic charting experience preferred No BSN required Must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local travelers are not accepted Cannot be a recent employee at any WVU Medicine location within the past 2 years; cumulative WVU traveler experience must not exceed one year before a two-year break Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-623225. 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 - Cardiac Telemetry About American Traveler 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.