Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Company: GLC On-The-Go
Location: Parkersburg
Posted on: November 30, 2025
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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
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