
PACU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Parkersburg, WV
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.94
- Weekly
- $2,050
- Yearly (full-time)
- $106,600
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 23, 2026
This job pays about $56.94/hour — 48% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia ($38.52/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia right now
- 565 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia from 6 agencies, 45 of them in Parkersburg.
- Pay in these listings: $30.82 – $116/hour, median $57.23/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in West Virginia: $38.52/hour ($80,122/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($61.53/hour across 158 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Observation/Telemetry in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Join a fast-paced acute care team as a Travel Registered Nurse supporting a 21-bed cardiac observation and telemetry unit in Parkersburg, WV. This travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced acute care RN who is confident caring for pre- and post-cardiac catheterization patients, chest-pain rule-outs, patients receiving set-rate cardiac medications, and a broad range of medical-surgical diagnoses. Enjoy the welcoming Ohio River community of Parkersburg, known for its historic character, scenic outdoor spaces, and convenient access to regional attractions.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Start Date: November 23, 2026
- End Date: February 22, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, typically 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; night weekend shifts are typically Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
- Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs
Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in West Virginia
- At least 1 year of recent acute care, cardiac observation, medical-surgical, or telemetry nursing experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
- Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythms
- Experience with set-rate Cardizem (diltiazem) and amiodarone infusions
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and time-management skills in a busy acute care environment
- Valid, unexpired driver's license
- Willingness to float to other acute care areas, including stepdown or intensive care, while caring only for patients within your demonstrated skill set
Cardiac Observation and Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for observation, cardiac, telemetry, and medical-surgical patients
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and promptly communicate clinically significant changes
- Care for patients with chest-pain rule-outs, cardiac catheterization recovery needs, COPD, CHF, pacemakers, arrhythmias, and other acute diagnoses
- Administer and monitor set-rate Cardizem and amiodarone, along with other ordered therapies such as diuretics
- Perform focused nursing assessments, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, and discharge planning
- Collaborate with providers, charge nurses, nursing assistants, respiratory therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Manage a busy assignment with frequent admissions and discharges while maintaining accurate EPIC documentation
- Participate in required weekend and, when scheduled, holiday coverage
Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join an experienced acute care team in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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