Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Wheeling, WV

Bring your cardiac nursing expertise to a 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit in Wheeling, West Virginia, through this 13-week travel RN opportunity. This cardiac stepdown nursing job is ideal for a confident clinician who thrives in an acute-care environment caring for telemetry, cardiac, and intermediate-acuity patients. You will work alongside 24/7 hospitalist, intensivist, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and IV teams while gaining valuable experience with cardiac drips, post-procedure care, and complex medical-surgical patients.

Located in the scenic Ohio Valley, Wheeling offers a welcoming community, riverfront views, historic charm, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and regional destinations. This West Virginia travel nursing assignment is an appealing opportunity for registered nurses seeking professional growth and an enjoyable clinical experience.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care, 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180-$2,290
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Schedule: Rotating day and night shifts, generally 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; weekends scheduled as needed
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4 to 1:5, with occasional 1:6 assignments
• Orientation: Initial hospital orientation followed by unit-based precepting
• Scrub Color: Navy blue tops and bottoms; navy scrub jackets permitted

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in West Virginia
• At least 1 year of acute-care RN experience; cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, telemetry, progressive care, or PCU experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong telemetry knowledge, including the ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythms
• Demonstrated ability to safely titrate cardiac and vasoactive infusions, including amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine, dobutamine, labetalol, nitroglycerin, and heparin
• Ability to float to telemetry or medical-surgical assignments as needed
• Flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts, weekends, and occasional holidays
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential for this travel nursing assignment

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with chest pain, suspected myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure (CHF), arrhythmias, post-pacemaker needs, and pre- and post-cardiac catheterization conditions
• Continuously monitor and interpret telemetry while promptly identifying and escalating changes in cardiac rhythm or patient condition
• Safely administer and titrate cardiac, anticoagulant, and vasoactive drips according to clinical protocols
• Manage post-procedure care, including radial band management, groin checks, and related assessments
• Care for patients receiving Tikosyn therapy and other intermediate-care treatments
• Perform thorough patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, clinical documentation, and patient education
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, IV specialists, clinical assistants, and nursing support staff
• Float to telemetry or medical-surgical units when required while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
• Respond to changes in patient acuity and escalate concerns promptly using established communication channels

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel RN opportunity in Wheeling, West Virginia, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.