PACU | Registered Nurse Travel RN – Parkersburg, WV

PACU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Parkersburg, WV Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / Telemetry Observation | Parkersburg, WV

Travel RN opportunity in Parkersburg, West Virginia: Join a fast-paced acute care telemetry / observation team and provide high-quality bedside care to adult patients in a dynamic hospital setting.

Join a fast-paced acute care team in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a welcoming riverfront community known for its small-city charm, scenic outdoor access, and convenient location in the Mid-Ohio Valley. This travel nursing job is a great opportunity for a confident Registered Nurse who enjoys a dynamic environment, strong teamwork, and the chance to care for a diverse adult patient population.

• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Parkersburg, WV
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930 - $2,030
• Schedule Notes: Weekend coverage is required as scheduled; holiday and occasional call/standby coverage may apply based on unit needs
• Orientation: 2 days total, including computer training and floor shadowing

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care, telemetry, or Med-Surg nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips confidently
• Experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and comfort caring for pre/post cath, chest pain rule-outs, COPD, CHF, pacer, arrhythmia, and observation patients
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, high-turnover hospital environment
• Willingness to float within skillset as needed

• Deliver safe, compassionate bedside care to telemetry and observation patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and manage set-rate drips per unit protocol
• Support patient care needs including vital signs, EKGs, bladder scans, blood sugars, and ADLs as needed
• Collaborate with the charge nurse, nursing assistants, and interdisciplinary team to support efficient patient flow
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers in a fast-paced acute care setting
• Provide patient education and reinforce plan-of-care instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and uphold quality standards throughout the shift

• Great opportunity for travel nurses seeking acute care and telemetry experience
• Work in a supportive West Virginia healthcare environment
• Gain valuable experience in a high-acuity observation unit
• Enjoy a rewarding assignment in Parkersburg, WV, near the Mid-Ohio Valley

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