Telemetry Registered Nurse
Parkersburg, WV
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The Telemetry Nurse position is located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients with cardiac monitoring needs, focusing on post-procedure assessment and management of various cardiac conditions. The Telemetry Nurse will join a fast-paced unit that manages a high volume of patient admissions and discharges, ensuring quality care and patient safety.

Job Details:

• Position: Telemetry Nurse
• Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in BLS & ACLS from the American Heart Association; minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience; must be licensed to submit; willing to wait for license.
• Patient Population: Post heart cath procedures, CHF, COPD, arrhythmias, patients on Heparin drips, and other cardiac monitoring cases.
• Unit Details: 43-bed cardiac telemetry unit with semi-private and private rooms; patient ratios averaging 1:5, flexible up to 1:6; RN's required to read EKG strips and manage titratable drips (Heparin, Lasix, Bumex).
• Duties: Conducting assessments, managing EKGs, reading strips, administering medications, and supporting patient care protocols.
• Float Requirements: Float rotation may include coverage in ICU and Stepdown units within skillset; floated assignments will be within scope.
• Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs; scrub jackets permitted but no hoodies or sweat-jackets.
• Orientation: One day of computer training followed by shadowing with a preceptor; on-going support provided.
• Additional Notes: Collaborative team environment, fast-paced with approximately 8-12 discharges and admissions daily, with opportunities for new grads and experienced nurses alike.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits