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

Travel RN: Cardiac Stepdown/IMU Registered Nurse in Wheeling, WV — 13-week travel contract, nights, telemetry & ACLS required.

Join a dynamic Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) as a Cardiac Stepdown RN in Wheeling, West Virginia. This 13-week travel nursing job offers work in a modern facility with a supportive team, caring for patients with a range of cardiac and intermediate acuity needs. Wheeling, located in the scenic Ohio Valley, combines historic charm and riverfront recreation — ideal for travel nurses seeking professional growth and an engaging community.

Job Details

• Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) / Telemetry RN / IMU RN (Travel)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Location: Wheeling, WV 26003 (Wheeling, West Virginia — Ohio Valley)
• Setting: Intermediate Care Unit (IMU), Cardiac Stepdown (30 beds)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights; weekends as scheduled
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• Employment Type: Travel nursing job / contract

Required Qualifications – Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry RN

• Minimum 1 year recent experience in a Cardiac Stepdown, Intermediate Care Unit (IMU), or telemetry setting
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (willing to wait for license submission)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Proven ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips; telemetry nurse experience preferred
• Experience titrating cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitroglycerin, Heparin; occasional Lasix)
• Comfort floating to Telemetry or MedSurg units as needed
• Compliance with 50-mile radius rule (must submit unexpired driver’s license)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with cardiac and intermediate acuity needs in a stepdown/IMU setting
• Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry; manage and titrate cardiac drips per protocol
• Provide care for pre/post cardiac catheterization and pacemaker patients, including groin checks and radial band management
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, cardiology teams, and multidisciplinary staff to optimize patient outcomes
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC and Sunrise EMR systems
• Float between Telemetry and MedSurg units when necessary to support staffing and patient care
• Work scheduled 12-hour night shifts and required weekend rotations; maintain adherence to attendance and cancellation policies

Why Apply — Travel Nursing in Wheeling, WV

• Opportunity to advance cardiac/telemetry nursing skills in a supportive IMU environment
• Guaranteed hours and competitive weekly pay for travel nurses
• Experience with EPIC and Sunrise strengthens your EMR proficiency for future nursing roles
• Live and work in Wheeling, West Virginia — enjoy riverfront parks, historic downtown, and outdoor recreation in the Ohio Valley

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown RN in Wheeling, WV. This travel nursing job is ideal for telemetry RNs and IMU nurses seeking clinical growth and a rewarding contract opportunity.

Apply now — submit your resume and certifications to be considered for this West Virginia travel nursing assignment.

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