Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Parkersburg, WV

Explore a Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Parkersburg, West Virginia, with an experienced acute-care nursing team. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the chance to care for diverse medical, surgical, orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac patients while floating across inpatient units according to your demonstrated competencies. Located along the Ohio River, Parkersburg offers a welcoming community, historic charm, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200 per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care inpatient float pool with cardiac stepdown, medical/surgical, and ICU assignments based on competency
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Schedule: Three shifts per week; 36 guaranteed hours; every other weekend
• Call: No call requirement; standby may be assigned if census decreases
• Orientation: Approximately 3–4 shifts
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Dress Code: Royal blue

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in West Virginia
• At least 1 year of recent acute-care nursing experience
• Medical/surgical nursing background required; cardiac stepdown or telemetry nursing experience preferred
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to float among inpatient units based on experience and competency
• Current driver’s license with a permanent address
• Comfort caring for patients with cardiac, medical, surgical, orthopedic, and neurological diagnoses

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for patients in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, and other assigned inpatient units.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Care for stepdown patients with typical ratios of approximately 1:4–5 and medical/surgical patients with ratios of approximately 1:6, based on unit assignment.
• Safely manage and titrate approved medications and infusions in stepdown settings, including heparin, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, insulin, and other facility-approved drips.
• Complete assessments, medication administration, care planning, patient education, and accurate documentation in Epic.
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapy, patient care technicians, monitor technicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Adapt quickly to changing assignments while maintaining quality, evidence-based patient care across the acute-care float pool.

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel contract in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and join a dedicated acute-care healthcare team.

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.