Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,125 per week

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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Step Down Unit position in an acute care setting supporting patients requiring intermediate-care nursing services. The role provides 12-hour day-shift coverage and involves cardiac monitoring, medication titration, post-procedure care, and collaboration with in-house clinical support teams.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend shifts are scheduled as needed.
• Assignment Dates: 11/16/ /15/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Provides care for patients with chest pain, suspected myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, post-pacemaker procedures, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization procedures, radial band management, groin checks, intermediate-care overflow, and antiarrhythmic therapy. Registered nurses must interpret telemetry strips and titrate medications, including amiodarone, diltiazem, dopamine, dobutamine, labetalol, nitroglycerin, and heparin. The role includes collaboration with 24/7 hospitalist, intensivist, respiratory therapy, intravenous therapy, and pharmacy support. Patient assignments generally range from four to five patients, with occasional higher ratios. Orientation includes an initial organizational session followed by unit-based precepting.

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 # . 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus