Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,268 per week

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

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

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Fairmont, WV (13-week)

Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN opportunity in Fairmont, WV — 13-week travel nurse assignment for RNs experienced in telemetry, ACLS, Epic, and IV drip titration.

Located in the heart of scenic Appalachia, Fairmont, WV offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, beautiful mountain views, and abundant outdoor recreation. Enjoy local parks, charming downtown shops, and a friendly community known for its hospitality—making it an ideal place to live and work during your assignment.

• Location: Fairmont, WV 26554 (Marion County) — West Virginia nursing jobs / Travel Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel RN)
• Start Date: March 1, 2026
• End Date: May 31, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (weekends as scheduled)
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown/Med-Surg (20 beds) — Cardiac Telemetry RN role
• Patient Ratios: Stepdown 1:3;
  Floor 1:5–6
• Charting System: Epic (EHR)
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs

• Active RN license (must be valid at time of submission; WV license or multistate compact candidates welcome as applicable)
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS required
• Stepdown/telemetry experience required
• Experience titrating IV drips (heparin, insulin, Cardizem, amiodarone)
• Comfortable with cardiac telemetry and rhythm interpretation
• Proven ability to manage cardiac patients, including chest pain and arrhythmia management
• Experience with respiratory support modalities (CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen) preferred
• Must provide a copy of an unexpired driver’s license at submission
• Full disclosure of any licensing or disciplinary issues required at time of submission
• Must comply with the 50-mile radius rule for travel assignments

• Provide high-quality nursing care on a Cardiac Stepdown/Med-Surg unit as a Cardiac Telemetry RN
• Monitor, assess, and prioritize care for patients with respiratory issues, weakness, UTI, AKI, and chest pain
• Titrate and manage IV drips per protocol; ensure safe medication administration and accurate documentation
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry strips; elevate changes promptly
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, nurse aides, and respiratory therapists
• Document thoroughly using Epic EHR; complete accurate handoffs and shift reports
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday schedules as assigned
• Follow unit and hospital policies, safety protocols, and quality improvement initiatives

This is an excellent travel nurse job for a dedicated RN seeking to expand cardiac and stepdown experience in a friendly, scenic community.
Apply now to join our team in Fairmont, West Virginia — a great West Virginia nursing job opportunity. Join our healthcare team today!

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GHR Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Cardiac Stepdown