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

Cross Country Nurses; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

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

Stepdown unit RN provides high-quality patient care for patients transitioning from intensive care, handling arrhythmias, chest pain, and post-procedure needs. Night shifts and a flexible, self-scheduled rotation emphasizing safety and clinical acuity are required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with submission readiness.
• ACLS, BLS and NIHSS certifications required.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care for Stepdown unit patients transitioning from ICU.
• Titrate drips and monitor critical care parameters with telemetry.
• Work night shifts with a self-scheduled rotation and 1:4 to 1:7 patient ratios.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Critical care experience

Education

RN license

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• 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 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

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus