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 TelemetryCost Center : 14Bed 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 staffingCommon Diagnoses / Patient Population
Post-cardiac catheterizations (post heart caths)TR bandsCongestive Heart Failure (CHF)Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Post pacemaker placements (no external pacers)Medical management or awaiting CABG consultArrhythmiasRequired Skills & Experience
✅ Must be able to read telemetry strips✅ Comfortable managing cardiac / telemetry patients✅ RN’s expected to perform EKGs if PCTs are unavailableDrips & Monitoring
Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes, but only HeparinCommon Drips :Titrated : Heparin, occasional Lasix or Bumex
Set Rate (Not titrated) : Cardizem, AmiodaroneMonitor Techs : Yes – central monitoring station for the entire North TowerRNs must still read their own telemetry stripsStaffing & 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 assignmentTravelers may act as Charge RN if experienced and willingPCTs : Assist with ADLs, FSBS, EKGs (when able)Unit Clerk : Present on unitTeamwork Focus : Strong culture of teamwork and support, especially important due to high patient turnoverEquipment
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 unitsScheduling Details
Shifts : 12-hour shiftsDay : 07 : 00–19 : 30
Night : 19 : 00–07 : 30Self-Scheduling : Yes – block scheduling available if unit needs are metWeekend Requirement :Travelers : Every other weekend (EOW)
Days : Saturday / SundayNights : Friday / Saturday / Sunday / MondayHoliday Requirement :Permanent staff follow a holiday rotation
Travelers may be asked to work holidays based on staffing needsCall / Standby Requirements
Rare; could occur if census is lowWould be clearly stated in the travel contractFloating Requirements
Travelers are part of the float poolMay float to other units, including ICU or StepdownWill only be assigned patients that match their skillsetDress Code
Scrubs : Royal BlueJackets : Optional, but must be scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweatshirts allowed)Orientation
Day 1 : Computer trainingDay 2 : Floor orientation with a preceptorDay 3 onward : Independent assignmentAdditional Notes
Fast-paced unit with 8–12 discharges and admissions dailyRN’s are expected to complete their own admissions and dischargesSupport is readily available – team members are encouraged to ask for helpThe unit is new grad-friendly and emphasizes teaching and mentorshipAbout 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.
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