Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,268 per week
Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
GHR 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 - Start
Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12
hours - Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
(RN) – Travel Nurse | Wheeling, WV (26003) Travel Cardiac Stepdown
RN – Wheeling, WV (26003). 13-week travel nursing assignment for
experienced telemetry and cardiac nurses; ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
required. Advance your nursing career with a 13-week travel
assignment as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Wheeling,
West Virginia. Join a collaborative Intermediate Care Unit (IMU)
team providing high-quality cardiac and telemetry care to patients
with complex needs. This travel nurse job offers hands-on
experience in cardiac nursing within a supportive, well-equipped
hospital setting while enjoying the scenic Ohio Valley and historic
downtown Wheeling. Job Details - Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown RN /
Telemetry RN – Travel Nurse - Location: Wheeling, WV 26003
(Wheeling healthcare, West Virginia nursing jobs) - Assignment
Length: 13 weeks (March 4, 2026 – June 3, 2026) - Unit:
Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) – Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry -
Employment Type: Travel Contract – Travel Nursing Job - Shifts:
12-hour rotating day/night shifts (7a–7p / 7p–7a); weekends as
scheduled - Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week - Estimated Weekly
Pay: $2020 – $2130 (competitive travel nurse pay) - Number of
Openings: 2 - Unit Size: 30 beds (14 private, 16 semi-private) -
Charting System: Sunrise (Allscripts) - Scrub Color: Navy blue top
& bottom, navy scrub jackets (no hoodies) Qualifications & Job
Requirements - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; willing to
wait for state license if needed (travel nurse licensure supported)
- No prior acute care experience required—new graduate and
experienced RNs are encouraged to apply - Required certifications:
BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS - Strong telemetry skills: independent
interpretation of telemetry strips and arrhythmia recognition
(Telemetry RN) - Competency in titrating common cardiac drips
(Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro,
Heparin; Lasix occasionally) - Comfortable floating to Telemetry or
Med/Surg units as needed (flexible travel nurse assignment) - All
submissions must include a copy of an unexpired driver’s license;
disclose any licensing issues at submission - Adherence to strict
attendance policy (maximum 2 occurrences per contract) Key
Responsibilities - Deliver safe, evidence-based cardiac and
telemetry nursing care to intermediate-acuity patients (chest pain,
CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, pre/post caths, Tikosyn therapy) -
Perform focused cardiac assessments, monitor trends, and escalate
changes in condition to the interdisciplinary team - Interpret and
accurately document telemetry rhythms and communicate findings to
physicians and care teams - Titrate and monitor cardiac infusions
per protocol and evaluate patient response - Collaborate with
hospitalists, intensivists, residents, respiratory therapy,
pharmacy, and IV team to coordinate comprehensive patient care -
Support a positive team environment, uphold professionalism, and
participate in unit orientation and ongoing education - Float to
Telemetry, Med/Surg, or Pandemic Unit as needed (typical ratios up
to 1:6; rarely 1:7 in Med/Surg) Why You'll Love This Travel Nursing
Job in Wheeling, WV Wheeling is nestled along the scenic Ohio River
and offers small-town hospitality, historic architecture, and
outdoor recreation. Enjoy riverfront trails, community events, and
easy access to parks and nature. This West Virginia travel nursing
opportunity is ideal for Cardiac Stepdown RNs and Telemetry nurses
seeking meaningful clinical experience in a welcoming community.
Apply today to join a dedicated team and make a difference as a
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse in Wheeling,
WV. Submit your resume, current certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS),
and an unexpired driver’s license to be considered for this West
Virginia nursing job. 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 463050. 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 GHR Healthcare For over 30
years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're
committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's
dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication,
and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey.
You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate,
confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit
ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.
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