Travel MedSurg/Telemetry RN

Company: American Traveler
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/30/2026 - 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: Mar 30, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac/Telemetry Stepdown position at a Level II Trauma facility in West Virginia, requiring drip titration experience and nights availability. Details - Work in a 29-bed Cardiac/Telemetry Stepdown unit (7N) at an acute care, Level II Trauma facility - Patient population includes cardiac patients, post-cath, AMI, post-op lung surgeries (after CCU discharge), respiratory failure, chest tubes, pacemakers, and post-PCI patients - Nursing ratio of 1:5-6 - CNA support available (ideally 1 CNA per 12 patients; typically 3 on days, 2 on nights) - Charge nurse available 24/7; day charge does not take a patient assignment, night charge does - Cardiac drips include titratables such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrelin, Heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro (up to 50 mcg) - Philips telemetry monitors in use; RNs are required to read and interpret their own strips - CPAP and BiPAP present on unit; managed by Respiratory Therapy - Charting performed in Epic - 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a) - Every-other-weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday) - Holidays worked in rotation with permanent staff - Floating may be required to other Med/Surg Tele units - 13-week contract Requirements - Active WV RN license or compact RN license required - Current BLS and ACLS certifications required - Minimum 2 years of RN experience required - EKG testing required for this Stepdown unit - Ability to titrate drips is a strict requirement - Telemetry strip reading and interpretation experience required - Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible Additional Information - Royal blue scrubs required - Artificial/false nails are not permitted - Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before returning - Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year before taking a 2-year break - All candidates will interview directly with the unit manager - Submission profile must include 7 years of work history (or from graduation, whichever is less), 2 references (including 1 supervisor), a skills checklist completed within the past year, and copies of certifications and driver's license American Traveler Job ID P-686006. 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 Tele 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.

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