Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit
Wheeling, WV
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Cardiac Stepdown RN travel assignment in Wheeling, WV 26003 — 13-week contract caring for complex cardiac and thoracic patients in an acute care cardiac stepdown/telemetry unit.

Join a dynamic Cardiac Stepdown team in beautiful Wheeling, West Virginia! As a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Cardiac RN / Telemetry RN / Travel Nurse), you'll provide specialized post-op and medical cardiac care for patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions. Wheeling (26003) offers scenic Ohio Valley views, a vibrant arts scene, and a welcoming community—an excellent location for travel nurse jobs and West Virginia nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 21, 2026 – July 21, 2026)
• Role: Travel Nurse / Contract RN – Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry RN
• Setting: Acute Care – Cardiac Stepdown Unit (22 beds)
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (day/night); averages every other weekend; holidays as needed
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Self-Scheduling: Unit uses a scheduling committee; block scheduling may be discussed
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,000 – $2,100
• Location: Wheeling, WV 26003 — travel nurse opportunity in West Virginia
• Charting System: Allscripts EHR
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs; no artificial nails

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state of practice or compact license accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience, preferably in Cardiac Stepdown, Telemetry, or similar cardiac/medical-surgical settings
• Experience with epicardial pacing, chest tube management, and post-op cardiac care (CABG, TAVR, VATS)
• Proficient in titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, amiodarone, procainamide, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, insulin)
• Comfortable with rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and floating as needed
• Must submit a copy of an unexpired driver’s license with application
• Travel nursing experience and Allscripts EHR experience are a plus

Responsibilities – Cardiac RN / Telemetry RN

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with cardiac and thoracic diagnoses (bradycardia, A-fib, CHF, CAD, NSTEMI, PVD, PE, CVA/TIA)
• Deliver post-operative care for cardiac/thoracic surgeries (post-op VATS, lobectomy, wedge resection, chest tubes, tracheotomy, TAVR, post-op CABG)
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret telemetry; promptly recognize arrhythmias and clinical deterioration
• Monitor and titrate cardiac drips and vasoactive infusions per physician orders
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, intensivists, cardiology teams, and respiratory therapists (RT available 24/7)
• Document care accurately and timely in Allscripts EHR
• Participate in unit self-scheduling, support a team-oriented environment, and adhere to hospital policies and safety standards
• Complete a 12-hour orientation shift with a preceptor to ensure safe transition into the unit

Advance your cardiac nursing career with this rewarding travel nurse job in Wheeling, WV. Gain valuable clinical experience in cardiac telemetry and stepdown care while enjoying the local community and scenic surroundings. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make an impact in cardiac patient care—travel nurse positions like this fill quickly, so apply today!

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