Stepdown Unit Nurse (RN) in New Cumberland, WV

Company: Soliant
Location: New Cumberland
Posted on: March 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1 years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. A challenging opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing. This contract position offers the chance to provide high-level care to patients with complex cardiac and respiratory needs, using your specialized skills in cardiac monitoring, drip titration, and critical patient assessment. Location This role is based in New Cumberland, WV, a community that blends small-town charm with access to urban amenities nearby. It offers a convenient setting for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle with supportive local resources. Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients with cardiac conditions, post-pneumonia recovery, post-catheterization, seizures, and other complex diagnoses. Monitor and titrate drips, including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Angiomax. Interpret telemetry strips, print measurements, and identify cardiac rhythms. Collaborate with 24/7 in-house hospitalists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and monitor technicians to ensure comprehensive patient care. Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), vital signs monitoring, bathing, toileting, feeding, and blood sugar checks. Support unit operations with adherence to nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6 based on patient acuity. Participate in scheduling with a self-scheduling option for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. shifts on a 4-week rotating schedule. Qualifications and Desired Experience: Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years Stepdown/PCU experience. Current BLS and ACLS certifications. Proficient in cardiac monitoring and comfortable managing multiple titratable drips. Ability to troubleshoot respiratory equipment and work with respiratory therapists. Strong patient assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills. Additional Information: Navy blue scrubs required. Orientation includes 2 general days and 1 precepted day. Evening and holiday rotations may be required. Floating may be necessary; travelers have priority for floats. Applicants must submit a copy of an unexpired drivers license. Licensing issues must be disclosed upfront. This contract opportunity provides a chance to expand your expertise in a supportive clinical environment caring for some of the most clinically complex patients. Take the next step in your nursing career by applying today. Your advanced skills in cardiac nursing are valued hereapply to make a meaningful difference.

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