Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A Short-Term Contract for a Step Down Unit Nurse is available in the specialty located at a healthcare facility within a 50-mile radius. The position involves providing intermediate care to patients with conditions such as chest pain, arrhythmias, and post-procedure monitoring, with a focus on patient assessment, care, and safety. The role requires adherence to unit protocols and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
Job Details
- Position: Step Down Unit Nurse (Specialty: Step Down)
- Location: Within 50 miles of the designated healthcare facility
- Certifications & Education: ACLS, Basic Life Support (BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); minimum of 2 years of experience required; valid license to submit
- Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (day shift) or 7:00 pm to 7:00 am (night shift); minimum of 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, 2+ years of experience, willingness to wait for license verification
- Additional Information:
- Unit beds: 30 (14 private & 16 semi-private)
- Nurse-to-patient ratios approximately 1:4 to 1:6, sometimes up to 1:7 in MedSurg float situations
- Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips required
- Ability to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetolol, Nitro, and Heparin
- In-house 24/7 respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV team, hospitalist, and intensivist services
- Staff float as needed to other units such as Telemetry or Medical Surgical services
- Unit specifics include managing patients with conditions like chest pain, arrhythmias, and post-cath care, with occasional management of Tikosyn therapy and radial band care
- First day orientation includes hospital orientation and unit preceptorship
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 #1334481. 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