Description
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- StartDate: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown IMU Jobs in Wheeling, West Virginia
Advance your nursing career as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Cardiac Stepdown at a leading Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) in Wheeling, WV. This travel nursing job offers hands-on experience in cardiac care, a supportive healthcare team, and the opportunity to work in the scenic Ohio Valley region. Join our healthcare team and make an impact in West Virginia nursing jobs while enjoying a welcoming community and excellent work-life balance.
Estimated Weekly Pay
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1,860–$2,000 per week
Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details
- Location: Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
- Healthcare Setting: Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) – Cardiac Stepdown
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Start Date: October 17, 2025
- End Date: January 16, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Nursing Shifts: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts (7a-7p/7p-7a), including weekends as scheduled
- Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed
- Self-Scheduling: Available (based on unit needs)
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; open to candidates willing to obtain a West Virginia nursing license
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience in Stepdown, Telemetry, or similar clinical settings
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Proficient in reading and interpreting cardiac strips
- Experience with titrating cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, Heparin)
- Willingness to float to Telemetry or MedSurg units as needed
- Valid, unexpired driver's license required at submission
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality patient care to adults with cardiac and intermediate acuity needs in a 30-bed IMU
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions using Allscripts (Sunrise) EMR
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and titrate cardiac drips per provider orders
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including hospitalists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacy (24/7 support)
- Manage patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Float to Telemetry or MedSurg units as needed, maintaining safe nurse-to-patient ratios
- Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatments, and care plans
- Comply with hospital policies, including navy blue scrub requirements
- Participate in unit orientation and ongoing professional development
Take the next step in your cardiac nursing career with this rewarding travel RN job in Wheeling, WV. Join our healthcare team and experience the best of West Virginia nursing jobs in a collaborative and supportive environment. Apply now to start your travel nursing adventure!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHRWith over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #422462. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown
About Planet Healthcare
Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.
Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus