Travel Observation RN - $1,745 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Direct Observation Unit (DOU) in Huntington, West Virginia. The position is for a Telemetry (TELE) travel nurse who will connect patients to monitoring equipment, interpret cardiac data, provide bedside care, and respond to abnormal telemetry readings.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients.
• Interpret and record electronic displays from telemetry equipment.
• Identify irregular telemetry readings and notify appropriate medical team members.
• Initiate corrective action when monitoring data shows adverse symptomatology.

Requirements

• BLS certification.
• NIH certification.
• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience (minimum 1 year).
• Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly; patient moving may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods, and to bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Shift: 12 hours, nights; 36 hours per week; Duration: 13 weeks; Employment type: Travel.