Job Description

Job Description

GLC On-The-Go is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – Cardiac Telemetry (3N) – Unit 3N (Cost Center 14)

  Unit Information

• Unit Name: 3N – Cardiac Telemetry
• Cost Center: 14
• Bed Count: 43 beds (Semi-private; 9–10 private rooms)
• Typical Patient Ratios:
  • RN: 1:5 (can flex up to 1:6)
  • PCTs: Goal 1:8, but can flex up to 1:12–18 depending on staffing

Common Diagnoses / Patient Population

• Post-cardiac catheterizations (post heart caths)
• TR bands
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Post pacemaker placements (no external pacers)
• Medical management or awaiting CABG consult
• Arrhythmias

Required Skills & Experience

• ✅ Must be able to read telemetry strips
• ✅ Comfortable managing cardiac/telemetry patients
• ✅ RN’s expected to perform EKGs if PCTs are unavailable

Drips & Monitoring

• Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes, but only Heparin
• Common Drips:
  • Titrated: Heparin, occasional Lasix or Bumex
  • Set Rate (Not titrated): Cardizem, Amiodarone
• Monitor Techs: Yes – central monitoring station for the entire North Tower
• RNs must still read their own telemetry strips

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse:
  • On days: Available 24/7, generally without assignment, but may take patients based on unit needs
  • On nights: Always has a patient assignment
  • Travelers may act as Charge RN if experienced and willing
• PCTs: Assist with ADLs, FSBS, EKGs (when able)
• Unit Clerk: Present on unit
• Teamwork Focus: Strong culture of teamwork and support, especially important due to high patient turnover

Equipment

• High Flow Oxygen: Occasionally used (in specific rooms)
• BiPAP/CPAP: Supportive therapy only – not for long-term dependency. Patients needing long-term use are transferred to higher acuity units

Scheduling Details

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts
  • Day: 07:00–19:30
  • Night: 19:00–07:30
• Self-Scheduling: Yes – block scheduling available if unit needs are met
• Weekend Requirement:
  • Travelers: Every other weekend (EOW)
  • Days: Saturday/Sunday
  • Nights: Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday
• Holiday Requirement:
  • Permanent staff follow a holiday rotation
  • Travelers may be asked to work holidays based on staffing needs

Call / Standby Requirements

• Rare; could occur if census is low
• Would be clearly stated in the travel contract

Floating Requirements

• Travelers are part of the float pool
• May float to other units, including ICU or Stepdown
• Will only be assigned patients that match their skillset

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Royal Blue
• Jackets: Optional, but must be scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts allowed)

Orientation

• Day 1: Computer training
• Day 2: Floor orientation with a preceptor
• Day 3 onward: Independent assignment

Additional Notes

• Fast-paced unit with 8–12 discharges and admissions daily
• RN’s are expected to complete their own admissions and discharges
• Support is readily available – team members are encouraged to ask for help
• The unit is new grad-friendly and emphasizes teaching and mentorship

About GLC On-The-Go

GLC is more than just a staffing agency – we’re your trusted partner in finding travel, local, and PRN contracts that align with your career aspirations and lifestyle. 

We specialize in connecting travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals like you with opportunities in acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, and allied fields across the U.S. 

Our attentive and friendly recruiters are always just a call or text away, ready to guide you at every step, ensuring you feel valued and heard. 

We understand the unique needs of travel healthcare professionals, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits and 24/7 support.

Join GLC, where our 20+ years of experience mean we know how to help you find the assignments that turn your career goals into reality. 

With us, it's not just a placement – it's your dream career made possible

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Relief, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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