Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,308 per week
Company: LanceSoft
Location: Parkersburg
Posted on: January 3, 2026
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Job Description:
LanceSoft 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:
01/19/2026 - Duration: 12 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12
hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Unit 3N - Cardiac Tele
(Cost Center 14) Beds 43-Beds (Semi-private) with 9-10 of these are
private Ratios Average ratios 1:5 (can flex up to 1:6) Required
Certifications BLS & ACLS are both required Common diagnosis /
Types of patients Post heart caths, TR Bands, CHF, COPD, Post
pacers (no external pacers), medical management or waiting for CABG
consult, CHF, COPD, arrhythmias Experience or 'Must have' skills
Must be able to read strips, comfortable with these types of
patients Are RN's required to titrate drips Yes - but only Heparin
Common titratable &/or set rate drips Cardizem & Amiodarone are
not titrated. Only titrate Heparin & occasionally Lasix or Bumex
Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Do RN's read strips? They have
monitor techs & are also the central monitor station for the entire
North Tower. RN's need to be able to read strips. Charge
Nurse/House Supervisor Charge Nurse 24/7 - supposed to be free but
depending on the needs they may have to take a patient assignment
on days. Night charge always takes a patient assignment - if
traveler is comfortable being charge they would allow this. Are
there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios "PCT's - Ratios: Goal is 1:8
but they can flex up to 1:12-18 depending on call offs , etc.
Duties: ADLS, FSBS, EKGs (when able; however, RN's must be able to
do EKG's, etc. as well if PCT unable to so) " RT/Equipment (i.e.
Cpap, Bipap, High Flow) Occasional High Flow (certain rooms). Bipap
& Cpap - for supportive therapy only. If patient was dependent on
Bipap or Cpap they would probably be transferred to a higher acuity
unit - very rare - If they had someone on a continuous Bipap it
would only be temporary until they moved them. Shifts & Scheduling
Shifts are all 12's (0700-1930; 1900-0730) - Self-scheduling is
allowed & they will accommodate block schedule if the needs of the
unit are met Weekend Requirement "EOW for travelers (Perm staff
does every 3rd weekend) Weekend shifts for Nights are
Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon; Days are Sat/Sun " Holiday Requirement Perm staff
have a Holiday rotation schedule. If they can get by without
travelers working weekends they will; however, if the needs of the
unit require travelers to work weekends, this would be the
expectation. Add in travelers if needed. Call or Standby
Requirement "Call or Standby could happen if census was low, but
not often. This would be something that would be in the contract -
This would be very rare. If traveler has further questions direct
them to speak with their recruiter" Floating Requirements Travelers
worked into the float rotation. They could be floated anywhere in
the hospital, ICU (rare) & Stepdown; however, they would only be
given patients within their skillset. Scrub Color/Dress Code Royal
Blue - Scrub jackets are not required; however, if they wear a
jacket it must be an actual scrub jacket. No hoodies or
sweat-jackets. Unit/Department Specific Orientation 1 day of
Computer training, followed by 1 day on the floor shadowing with a
preceptor. After that they are on their own for the 3rd day
Additional Notes They are used to having a lot of new grads & are
very willing to teach on this unit. Additional Questions Team work
is also huge on this unit. Everyone is always helping each other.
It is very fast paced with approximately 8-12 discharges per day &
8-12 admission. RN's are expected to do their own admissions &
discharges; however, if they feel like they are behind they are
encouraged to ask for help. They also have a unit clerk. About
LanceSoft Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and
Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest
rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of
the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing
Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and
long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities
to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United
States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We
understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values
your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an
assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our
team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand
your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been
chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing
Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical
Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care
Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab
Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities,
Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other
provider-based facilities. Benefits - Weekly pay - Medical
benefits
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