Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Parkersburg, WV

Join a collaborative acute-care team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse in Parkersburg, West Virginia. This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in a high-acuity environment and is passionate about caring for patients requiring close cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and progressive-level nursing care. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of Parkersburg, a scenic Mid-Ohio Valley community known for its riverfront setting, historic charm, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180–$2,290
• Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care cardiac stepdown and progressive care
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts; weekends as scheduled
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Charting: EPIC electronic health record
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in West Virginia
• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience, preferably in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, progressive care, or a related acute-care setting
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
• Strong cardiac assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and weekends as scheduled
• Comfort with electronic health record documentation, including EPIC

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from cardiac and other complex medical conditions
• Perform focused cardiac assessments and continuously monitor patient status for changes or deterioration
• Interpret and respond to telemetry findings within the scope of practice
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care coordination accurately in EPIC
• Respond promptly to changes in condition and initiate appropriate interventions and escalation procedures

Apply now to join a dedicated acute-care team and advance your travel nursing career in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.