Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,243 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Weirton, 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 Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Weirton, West Virginia

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel nursing job as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Weirton, West Virginia. Join a leading acute care hospital and provide specialized cardiac care in a modern Cardiac Stepdown Unit. This travel RN assignment offers a supportive healthcare team, competitive pay, and the chance to experience the scenic Ohio River region. Apply now to join our healthcare team in Weirton, WV!

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

• Location: Weirton, WV 26062 (West Virginia healthcare jobs)
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital – Cardiac Stepdown Unit (30 beds)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Start Date: October 17, 2025
• End Date: January 16, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7:00am–7:00pm), weekends as scheduled
• Scheduling: 4-week rotation; every other weekend required
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1860–$2000

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (West Virginia or compact state)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Stepdown, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or cardiac nursing experience
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and titration of cardiac drips
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Willingness to float to other inpatient units as needed

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to cardiac, post-pneumonia, post-cath lab, seizure, and ETOH-CIWA protocol patients
• Monitor and titrate cardiac drips (cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, angiomax)
• Perform ADLs, vital signs, bathing, toileting, feeding, repositioning, and blood glucose checks
• Troubleshoot and manage respiratory equipment as appropriate
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including charge nurses, nurse aides, respiratory therapists, and monitor techs
• Document patient care using Cerner Soarian electronic charting system
• Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training

Discover the welcoming community and natural beauty of Weirton, West Virginia, while advancing your career in a top-rated healthcare facility. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Stepdown RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in West Virginia. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in cardiac patient care!

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 - Travel Division Job ID #422126. 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

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