Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,245 per week

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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in a fast-paced, acute care setting in Parkersburg, West Virginia. This role involves providing specialized telemetry services on a 12-hour night shift. The RN will assess and monitor patients with cardiovascular conditions, interpret strips, and administer set-rate medications such as Cardizem and Amiodarone, ensuring optimal patient care.

Job Details:

• Location: Parkersburg, WV 26101
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with scheduled weekends (Friday-Sunday) and potential holiday rotations. All shifts are scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) both from the American Heart Association; minimum of 2 years clinical experience in telemetry or similar acute care setting; ability to read electrocardiogram (ECG) strips; experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone; prior experience with TR Bands is a plus.
• Additional Information:
  • Must include a current, unexpired driver's license in submittals.
  • Unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:6, with float requirements possibly extending to other hospital areas, including ICU and Stepdown units.
  • Charge nurses are on duty 24/7, with the night charge always taking patients.
  • Responsibilities include EKGs, bladder scans, fingerstick Blood Glucose (FSBS), vital signs, and use of respiratory support devices like Bipap and Cpap (excluding High Flow).
  • Unit is busy and fast-paced, with potential for up to 6 patient discharges and admissions daily.
  • Orientation includes one day of computer training, one day shadowing, followed by independent practice.
  • Candidates must be able to work flexible weekends, with some requirement for holiday coverage, and may be floated as needed within their skillset.
  • Scrub attire is royal blue; scrub jackets are optional but permissible.
  • Time-off requests should be made upfront and included in prescreen notes.

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 #1286137. 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