Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Wheeling, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN – Wheeling, WV (26003). 13-week travel nursing assignment for experienced telemetry and cardiac nurses; ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required.

Advance your nursing career with a 13-week travel assignment as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Wheeling, West Virginia. Join a collaborative Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) team providing high-quality cardiac and telemetry care to patients with complex needs. This travel nurse job offers hands-on experience in cardiac nursing within a supportive, well-equipped hospital setting while enjoying the scenic Ohio Valley and historic downtown Wheeling.

Job Details

• Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown RN / Telemetry RN – Travel Nurse
• Location: Wheeling, WV 26003 (Wheeling healthcare, West Virginia nursing jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (March 4, 2026 – June 3, 2026)
• Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) – Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel Contract – Travel Nursing Job
• Shifts: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts (7a–7p / 7p–7a); weekends as scheduled
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2020 – $2130 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Number of Openings: 2
• Unit Size: 30 beds (14 private, 16 semi-private)
• Charting System: Sunrise (Allscripts)
• Scrub Color: Navy blue top & bottom, navy scrub jackets (no hoodies)

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; willing to wait for state license if needed (travel nurse licensure supported)
• No prior acute care experience required—new graduate and experienced RNs are encouraged to apply
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS
• Strong telemetry skills: independent interpretation of telemetry strips and arrhythmia recognition (Telemetry RN)
• Competency in titrating common cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, Heparin; Lasix occasionally)
• Comfortable floating to Telemetry or Med/Surg units as needed (flexible travel nurse assignment)
• All submissions must include a copy of an unexpired driver’s license; disclose any licensing issues at submission
• Adherence to strict attendance policy (maximum 2 occurrences per contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based cardiac and telemetry nursing care to intermediate-acuity patients (chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, pre/post caths, Tikosyn therapy)
• Perform focused cardiac assessments, monitor trends, and escalate changes in condition to the interdisciplinary team
• Interpret and accurately document telemetry rhythms and communicate findings to physicians and care teams
• Titrate and monitor cardiac infusions per protocol and evaluate patient response
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, residents, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and IV team to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Support a positive team environment, uphold professionalism, and participate in unit orientation and ongoing education
• Float to Telemetry, Med/Surg, or Pandemic Unit as needed (typical ratios up to 1:6; rarely 1:7 in Med/Surg)

Why You'll Love This Travel Nursing Job in Wheeling, WV

Wheeling is nestled along the scenic Ohio River and offers small-town hospitality, historic architecture, and outdoor recreation. Enjoy riverfront trails, community events, and easy access to parks and nature. This West Virginia travel nursing opportunity is ideal for Cardiac Stepdown RNs and Telemetry nurses seeking meaningful clinical experience in a welcoming community.

Apply today to join a dedicated team and make a difference as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse in Wheeling, WV. Submit your resume, current certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS), and an unexpired driver’s license to be considered for this West Virginia nursing job.

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