Travel Contract

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

$2,444/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

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

Take your cardiac stepdown nursing expertise to Parkersburg, West Virginia, in an acute-care travel nursing contract focused on progressive patient care. This on-site travel assignment offers the opportunity to care for stepdown patients while collaborating with a dedicated clinical team and strengthening your experience with complex cardiac monitoring. Parkersburg is a welcoming Ohio River community known for its scenic surroundings, historic character, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180–$2,290
  • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Healthcare Setting: Acute care, on-site
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts; weekends as scheduled
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Start Date: October 3, 2026
  • Assignment End Date: January 2, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Charting System: EPIC

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in West Virginia
  • At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience; cardiac stepdown, progressive care, or telemetry experience strongly preferred
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including weekends as scheduled
  • Strong patient assessment, communication, organization, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Comfort using EPIC or a comparable electronic health record system

Cardiac Stepdown Nursing Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a cardiac stepdown and progressive-care environment
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, oxygenation, and changes in patient condition
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with orders and established standards
  • Recognize and promptly respond to clinical deterioration or cardiac-related complications
  • Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
  • Collaborate with providers, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, recovery, and discharge needs
  • Document patient care accurately and efficiently in EPIC

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and join a dedicated acute-care healthcare team.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #525770. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

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GHR Healthcare

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About Parkersburg, WV

As a travel nurse in Parkersburg, WV here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Parkersburg, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
Furnished Housing
  • There are options for short-term rentals in Parkersburg, WV, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Parkersburg is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Parkersburg offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and water sports on the Ohio River.
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