What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of relevant experience and strip-reading proficiency.
Details
- Acute care Cardiac Telemetry unit with 43 beds (semi-private, 9-10 private rooms)
- Average patient ratios of 1:5, flexing up to 1:6
- Common diagnoses include post heart caths, TR bands, CHF, COPD, post pacers, arrhythmias, and patients awaiting CABG consult or medical management
- RNs titrate Heparin and occasionally Lasix or Bumex; Cardizem and Amiodarone are not titrated
- Unit serves as the central monitor station for the entire North Tower with dedicated monitor techs, though RNs must be able to read strips
- Occasional use of High Flow, BiPAP, and CPAP for supportive therapy only
- PCTs support the unit with ADLs, FSBS, and EKGs at a goal ratio of 1:8 (flexing to 1:12-18)
- EPIC EMR used for charting
- 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730)
- Self-scheduling available with block schedule accommodation based on unit needs
- Every other weekend required for travelers (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon for nights)
- Holiday coverage may be required if unit needs are not met by permanent staff
- Rare call or standby requirements possible, per contract terms
- Float rotation includes ICU (rare) and Stepdown, with assignments limited to RN skillset
Requirements
- Active WV or Compact RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
- Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience required
- BSN not required
- Must be able to read telemetry strips and manage cardiac patient population
- Comfortable titrating Heparin and occasionally Lasix or Bumex
- Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration
Additional Information
- Fast-paced unit with approximately 8-12 discharges and 8-12 admissions per day
- RNs perform their own admissions and discharges with team support available when needed
- Strong team culture with an emphasis on mutual support
- Charge Nurse coverage 24/7; night charge nurse also carries a patient assignment
- Unit orientation includes 1 day of computer training followed by 1 day of shadowing with a preceptor
- Unit is experienced in training new graduates and welcomes first-time travelers
- Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets permitted (no hoodies or sweat-jackets)
- Local candidates not accepted; radius requirement of 50 miles from the facility
- Returning travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying to any WVU Medicine location
- Travelers may not work within WVU facilities for longer than a year without a required 2-year break
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan