Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

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Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is hiring an RN for a PCU/Telemetry position in West Virginia. Night shift runs 19:00–07:30 with a rotating schedule (3x12 hours one week, 4x12 hours the next), floating within scope, and every other weekend.

Assignment is 13 weeks with an Oct 13, 2026 start and 3 openings. Requirements include WV or Compact RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, 2+ years Telemetry/PCU/Stepdown experience, 3–6 months Level IV trauma, and chest tubes/BiPAP/CPAP experience.

Qualifications

• Active WV or Compact RN license required at time of consideration.
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry/PCU/Stepdown experience required.
• 3–6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience required.
• Skills include IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and cardiac drip management.
• Experience with chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula required.
• Experience with CVA, post-TPA care, and pre/post neurosurgery patients required.
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias required.
• Two professional references within the last year.
• Valid driver's license with address matching permanent address.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to cardiac, neurological, renal, and post-surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
• Manage patients with substance withdrawal, seizure disorders, and renal failure requiring continuous bladder irrigation.
• Administer medications including heparin protocols, PCA, and epidural analgesia.
• Perform wound care and manage isolation precautions/PPE.
• Monitor chemotherapy administration for oncology patients.

Skills

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Central line care

Blood product administration

Cardiac rhythm management

Telemetry experience

Tools

Meditech

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PCU/Telemetry position requiring 2+ years of recent PCU/stepdown experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting with cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Night shift rotating schedule (3x12 hours one week, 4x12 hours the next) from 19:00 to 7:30
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Every other weekend required
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Meditech charting system experience preferred
• Start Date: Oct 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of current Telemetry/PCU/Stepdown experience required
• 3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and cardiac drip management
• Experience with chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula required
• Experience with CVA, post-TPA care, and pre/post neurosurgery patients required
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias required
• Two professional references required, one from a Charge nurse or higher and one from a supervisor, both completed within the last year
• Valid driver's license required with address matching permanent address

Additional Information

• Provide care to cardiac, neurological, renal, and post-surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Manage patients with substance withdrawal, seizure disorders, and renal failure requiring continuous bladder irrigation
• Administer medications including heparin protocols, PCA, and epidural analgesia
• Perform wound care and manage isolation precautions/PPE
• Monitor chemotherapy administration for oncology patients
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility to be eligible for this position
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered if submitted upfront; no changes accepted once approved
• Must work either a major or minor shift on every holiday
• Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• Travelers who complete one year must take a minimum 6-month break before returning to the system

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$1,553/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$20,185

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$80,739

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$905/wk

Lodging

$61.24 x 7 days = $429

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,553/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,397 - $1,553. The $1,553 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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