Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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
Cross Country Job ID #1295454. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus