Step Down Unit RN
Wheeling, WV
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,190/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Step Down Unit registered nurse (RN) position is located in an acute care facilitys intermediate care unit. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care for patients transitioning from intensive care, managing conditions such as arrhythmias, chest pain, and post-procedure care. This position requires working night shifts and participating in a flexible, self-scheduled rotation, with a focus on safety and clinical acuity.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule includes rotating weekends; staff are expected to work four weekend nights or days per schedule cycle.
- Required Qualifications: Active License to Submit, willingness to wait for license processing, certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, with at least 2 years of clinical experience in a comparable setting.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working within a step-down or intermediate care environment; familiarity with critical care monitoring and titration of drips such as Amiodarone and Heparin; ability to read and interpret electrocardiogram strips and use tele monitoring equipment.
- Additional Information: Staff will work in units with a patient ratio targeting 1:4, but often up to 1:6 or 1:7 in float scenarios. The unit manages patients with diagnoses including chest pain, arrhythmias, and post-procedure status, with support from in-house hospitalist, intensivist, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and IV teams available 24/7. Training includes orientation with preceptors, and staff may be required to float into medical-surgical units as needed.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Wheeling, WV
As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Wheeling, WV here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wheeling, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 83°F and lows around 62°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 38°F and lows around 21°F.
- There are options for short term rentals in Wheeling, WV, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Wheeling is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Wheeling has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wheeling offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
- The city has a rich art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can find recreational activities such as golfing and hiking in the beautiful outdoors.
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