Travel Step Down Unit RN - $3,015 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN Stepdown in Wheeling, West Virginia, for a 13-week assignment in an IMU. The role requires managing a 30-bed unit, monitoring telemetry, titrating medications, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week, and opportunities to float to related units as needed, with travel benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Active RN license is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in step-down or similar ICU setting.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care in an IMU with intermediate acuity.
• Titrate drips and monitor telemetry strips.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and follow hospital protocols.
• Float to Telemetry or Medical-Surgical units as needed.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Critical care nursing

Patient monitoring

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Respiratory equipment

Job description

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

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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

A Step Down Unit Nurse specializing in Intermediate Care located in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized patient care within a 30-bed unit, including private and semi-private rooms, with a focus on conditions such as chest pain, arrhythmias, and post-procedure management. The position requires adherence to hospital protocols and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Job Details:

• Position Description: Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) nurse responsible for managing patients with intermediate acuity, including those requiring titration of drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetolol, Nitro, and Heparin.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale).
• Education & Experience: Licensure required; minimum of 2 years of experience in a step-down or similar setting.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating between day and night shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Additional Information:
  • The unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:4; generally 1:5, occasionally 1:6.
  • Staff cover various shifts including weekends and holidays, with flexibility required for holiday work.
  • Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips, titrate drips, and manage respiratory equipment.
  • Shifts start early, with staff expected to be on the unit by 6:45 am/pm, with self-scheduling options available.
  • All staff are required to float into related units such as Telemetry or Medical Surgical 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 #1333097. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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