Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,315 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Weirton, West Virginia. The position involves caring for cardiac and medical-surgical patients on a hospital acute care unit, with 12-hour shifts and a 36-hour minimum per week.

Start date is 10/05/2026 for 13 weeks, and the role requires a valid license, 2+ years in Step Down, and BLS/ACLS certifications. The assignment includes housing options, health benefits, and a travel stipend process.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of Step Down nursing experience.
• Certifications must include BLS and ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Perform ADLs, vital signs, bathing, toileting, feeding, repositioning, and answering call lights.
• Monitor cardiac status and interpret telemetry readings.
• Manage patient safety, comfort, and readiness for discharge.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Telemetry interpretation

Patient care

Vital signs

Tools

Cerner

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position located on a hospital acute care unit. This role involves providing patient care for cardiac and medical-surgical patients, utilizing cardiac monitoring, managing drips, and performing routine nursing duties. The position offers a challenging environment requiring clinical expertise and adaptability in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, days and nights, with weekends as scheduled. The assignment begins on 09/28/2026 and ends on 12/28/2026, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit. Minimum of 2 years of Step Down (STEP DOWN) nursing experience. Certifications must include BLS and ACLS.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac monitoring and titration of cardiac drips including cardizem, amio, nitro, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, angiomax. Ability to interpret telemetry strips and manage respiratory equipment is expected.
• Duties: Performing ADLs, vital signs, bathing, toileting, feeding, repositioning, answering call lights, blood sugar checks, and managing patient safety and comfort.
• Additional Information: Willingness to float to any inpatient unit, with first priority given to float to other inpatient units. Nurses are expected to troubleshoot respiratory and telemetry equipment, and interpret telemonitor readings. The unit utilizes Cerner charting system. Nurse aides/patient care techs are present on the unit.
• Other: Two days of unit-specific orientation and one day with a preceptor are provided. No trauma level specified. The dress code is navy blue.

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 #1313534. 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