Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,344 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #526851. 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: Cardiac Stepdown

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