What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a MedSurg/Telemetry Float Pool position at a Level II Trauma facility in West Virginia, requiring ACLS certification and the ability to pass a cardiac rhythm exam.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting at a Level II Trauma facility
- Float Pool covers six units: 6N (36 beds), 7N (29 beds), 4N (36 beds), 5S (36 beds), 6S (36 beds), and Critical Care (20 beds)
- Patient population includes CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, orthopedic, and oncology cases (chemotherapy administered by permanent staff only)
- Nurse-to-patient ratio is generally 1:5–6 on most units for both day and night shifts, with occasional ratios of 1:7 toward end of shift depending on acuity
- Telemetry monitoring via Philips; most units have monitor techs, but RNs must be able to read and interpret rhythm strips independently
- CPAP and BiPap present on units; managed by Respiratory Therapy
- CNAs are available on all units
- EMR: Epic
- 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
- Every-other-weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday for both day and night shifts)
- Float Pool RNs report to the clinical coordinator's office prior to shift start for unit assignment; will likely be assigned a parent unit and basic telemetry patients within scope of practice
- No drip titration required
Requirements
- Active WV or Compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
- Must pass a facility cardiac rhythm/EKG exam prior to starting
- Epic EMR experience
- Valid, unexpired driver's license required for consideration
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Additional Information
- Float Pool RNs will be assigned to units based on daily need and are expected to care for basic telemetry patients within their scope of practice
- Charge nurse available on every unit 24/7; day charge does not carry a patient assignment, night charge does
- Orientation consists of 1–2 shifts with a preceptor
- Royal blue scrubs required
- Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff
- Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before returning; cumulative time worked within the WVU system is also subject to a 2-year break requirement after one year of total service