Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown IMU Jobs in Wheeling, West Virginia

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Cardiac Stepdown at a leading Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) in Wheeling, WV. This travel nursing job offers hands-on experience in cardiac care, a supportive healthcare team, and the opportunity to work in the scenic Ohio Valley region. Join our healthcare team and make an impact in West Virginia nursing jobs while enjoying a welcoming community and excellent work-life balance.

Estimated Weekly Pay

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1,860–$2,000 per week

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

Location : Wheeling, West Virginia 26003

Healthcare Setting : Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) – Cardiac Stepdown

Assignment Type : Travel Registered Nurse

Start Date : October 17, 2025

End Date : January 16, 2026

Contract Duration : 13 weeks

Nursing Shifts : 12-hour rotating day / night shifts (7a-7p / 7p-7a), including weekends as scheduled

Hours : 36 hours per week guaranteed

Self-Scheduling : Available (based on unit needs)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; open to candidates willing to obtain a West Virginia nursing license

Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience in Stepdown, Telemetry, or similar clinical settings

Current certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Proficient in reading and interpreting cardiac strips

Experience with titrating cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, Heparin)

Willingness to float to Telemetry or MedSurg units as needed

Valid, unexpired driver’s license required at submission

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality patient care to adults with cardiac and intermediate acuity needs in a 30-bed IMU

Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions using Allscripts (Sunrise) EMR

Interpret cardiac rhythms and titrate cardiac drips per provider orders

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including hospitalists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacy (24 / 7 support)

Manage patient admissions, discharges, and transfers

Float to Telemetry or MedSurg units as needed, maintaining safe nurse-to-patient ratios

Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatments, and care plans

Comply with hospital policies, including navy blue scrub requirements

Participate in unit orientation and ongoing professional development

Take the next step in your cardiac nursing career with this rewarding travel RN job in Wheeling, WV. Join our healthcare team and experience the best of West Virginia nursing jobs in a collaborative and supportive environment. Apply now to start your travel nursing adventure!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #422462. 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 : Cardiac Stepdown

About GHR Healthcare

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