Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
Parkersburg, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,243/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment – Parkersburg, West Virginia

Join a fast-paced telemetry nursing job in Parkersburg, WV, a welcoming Ohio River community known for small-town charm, scenic surroundings, and outdoor recreation. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced cardiac telemetry RN who wants to strengthen acute care skills while working with a supportive, patient-centered team.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Telemetry / Cardiac Telemetry RN
  • Setting: Acute care hospital unit
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: Nights, weekends as scheduled
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
  • Charting System: EPIC
  • Orientation: Computer training, floor shadowing, then independent assignment

Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum 1 year of recent acute care or telemetry nursing experience
  • BLS and ACLS certification required
  • Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips confidently
  • Comfortable caring for post-cardiac cath, CHF, COPD, arrhythmia, and post-pacer patients
  • Experience titrating Heparin drips preferred
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with frequent admissions and discharges

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to telemetry patients with a focus on cardiac and medical management needs
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret strips, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
  • Administer medications and manage Heparin titration as ordered
  • Complete admissions, discharges, and ongoing patient assessments independently
  • Collaborate with charge nurses, monitor techs, PCTs, and the broader care team to support safe patient flow
  • Assist with treatments and supportive care for patients requiring high-flow, BiPAP, or CPAP as appropriate
  • Float to other areas within skill set when needed and provide dependable support across the hospital
  • Deliver compassionate, efficient care while helping maintain a positive, team-oriented unit culture

Apply now for this Parkersburg, West Virginia travel nurse job and join a strong acute care team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #514463. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tele

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GHR Healthcare

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Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

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About Parkersburg, WV

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Parkersburg, WV here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Parkersburg, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
Furnished Housing
  • There are options for short-term rentals in Parkersburg, WV, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Parkersburg is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Parkersburg offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and water sports on the Ohio River.
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