Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Insurance: medical, dental and vision

401(k) Plan

Housing allowance

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit position in West Virginia. Requires 2+ years of TELE/PCU/Stepdown experience and WV or compact RN licensure.

The role features night shifts (3x12/4x12, 19:00-7:30) with 84 hours every two weeks, travel-friendly guidelines, and comprehensive benefits including insurance, 401(k), and housing/travel reimbursements. Local candidates are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Active WV licensure or compact license required at time of consideration.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• AVADE Level 1 & 2 certification preferred.
• 2+ years of TELE/PCU/Stepdown experience required.
• 3–6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience preferred.
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care preferred.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management preferred.
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and high flow nasal cannula preferred.
• CVA, post-TPA care, and neurosurgical patients experience preferred.
• Driver's license with matching permanent address required.
• Two professional references (one Charge or higher) within the last year.
• Copy of certifications required for consideration.
• Flu vaccine required; exemptions considered case-by-case.

Responsibilities

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a hospital.
• Patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6.
• Uses Meditech EMR (preferred experience).
• Night shift schedule, alternating 3x12 and 4x12 hour shifts (19:00-07:30).
• 84 hours per two-week pay period on a rotating schedule.
• Float within scope of practice.
• Every other weekend required.
• Provide care to telemetry monitored patients with cardiac drip management and dysrhythmia interpretation.
• Support patients with CVA, post-TPA, pre/post neurosurgery, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal.
• Manage wound care, isolation precautions, and IV insulin protocols as needed.
• Bi-weekly orientation provided.
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted.
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered upfront; no changes after offer.
• Must work major or minor holidays.
• Travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after one year before returning.
• Traveler pairs accepted on limited basis; not scheduled on same shift/unit.
• Candidates may apply to only one position at a time.

Skills

RN license active WV/compact

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

AVADE Level 1 & 2

Telemetry/PCU/Stepdown experience

IV therapy / phlebotomy

cardiac monitoring & dysrhythmia

BiPAP/CPAP & chest tubes

travel/shift flexibility

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit position requiring 2+ years of recent TELE/PCU/Stepdown experience and WV or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license in hand required at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• AVADE Level 1 & 2 certification preferred
• 2+ years of current TELE/PCU/Stepdown experience required
• 3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and high flow nasal cannula preferred
• Experience with CVA, post-TPA care, and neurosurgical patients preferred
• Experience with cardiac drip management, heparin protocols, and PCA preferred
• Driver's license with address matching permanent address required for consideration
• Two professional references required (one Charge or higher, one supervisor), completed within the last year
• Copy of certifications required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required; declinations not accepted, with medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case

Responsibilities

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6
• Uses Meditech EMR (preferred experience)
• Night shift schedule, alternating 3x12 and 4x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:30)
• 84 hours per two-week pay period on a rotating schedule
• Float required within scope of practice
• Every other weekend required
• Provide care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Support patients with CVA, post-TPA, pre/post neurosurgery, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
• Manage wound care, isolation precautions, and IV insulin protocols as needed
• Bi-weekly orientation provided
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered if presented upfront, with no changes accepted after offer
• Must work either a major or minor holiday for each recognized holiday
• Travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after working one year before becoming eligible to return
• Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• Candidates may only apply to one position at a time

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

Job ID: P-782404

Open Positions: 3