Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,190 per week

Cross Country Nurses

Wheeling (WV)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Part time

12 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing assignment in Wheeling, West Virginia. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care in an acute care setting, focusing on patients transitioning from ICU and managing conditions like arrhythmias, chest pain, and post-procedure care.

Shifts are 12-hour nights with a minimum of 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends. Eligible candidates will have an active license (or be in process), ACLS/BLS/NIHSS

Qualifications

Active license required to submit and wait for processing.
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in a Step Down Unit focusing on safety and acuity.
Monitor patients with arrhythmias and chest pain; manage post-procedure care.

Skills

Active RN license

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

2+ years experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Step Down Unit registered nurse (RN) position is located in an acute care facility's 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 bonusesTravel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1313462. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

About 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.