Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Charleston, WV

Why Join Us Opportunity to work at a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH), offering a high-acuity, dynamic clinical environment. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical Surgical Telemetry unit serving cardiac, vascular, surgical, pulmonary, and telemetry patients.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Charleston, WV | Short Term Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Weekdays with every other weekend required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical Surgical Telemetry unit serving cardiac, vascular, surgical, pulmonary, and telemetry patients
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately using Cerner electronic health records
• Float within scope of practice to other units as needed based on staffing requirements
• Participate in every other weekend rotation as required by unit scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Active West Virginia RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending license accepted at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical/Telemetry specialty experience required
• BLS/BCLS certification required (American Heart Association)
• ACLS certification required (American Heart Association)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); medical exemption accepted with documented allergist or physician record
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates residing between 75–100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with Cerner electronic health records
• Experience caring for cardiac, vascular, or pulmonary patient populations
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and interpretation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH), offering a high-acuity, dynamic clinical environment
• Expected 36 hours per week with complimentary parking available for travelers