Travel Stepdown RN - $2,326 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Weirton, West Virginia.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Stepdown/IMC unit position requiring 2 years of Stepdown/PCU experience and comfort with cardiac drips and monitoring.

• Work in the IMC-Stepdown unit of an acute care hospital
• 30-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6 depending on acuity
• Patient population includes cardiac patients, post-pneumonia, post-cath lab, seizure, and ETOH/CIWA protocol patients, as well as pacemaker patients
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, 7am-7pm, with weekends as scheduled (every other weekend)
• May be required to work holiday rotation
• No call or standby requirements
• Travelers may float to any inpatient unit and are prioritized first for floating
• Charge nurse present on each shift, day shift charge typically does not take a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/PCTs support the unit with ADLs, vitals, and other patient care duties
• Respiratory therapy assigned to unit 24/7 to administer treatments and manage equipment (BiPAP, Air Vo, trachs)
• Dedicated tele/monitor tech available 24/7

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown/PCU experience required
• Must be comfortable with cardiac monitoring and titrating cardiac drips (e.g., cardizem, amiodarone, nitro, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, angiomax)
• Must be able to troubleshoot respiratory equipment as needed
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips, including printing strips, performing measurements, and identifying rhythms
• Copy of unexpired driver's license required for consideration
• Any licensing disciplinary history must be disclosed at time of consideration

• Provide direct patient care including administration of titratable cardiac drips and cardiac monitoring
• Troubleshoot respiratory equipment as appropriate in coordination with dedicated respiratory therapy staff
• Read, interpret, print, and measure telemetry strips and identify rhythms
• Collaborate with in-house primary attending physicians and nocturnist coverage available overnight
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Orientation includes 2 days of general orientation plus 1 day with a preceptor
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify as a traveler
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Previous WVU Medicine travelers must complete a 2-year break before reapplying, and cumulative work at WVU facilities is limited to one year before requiring a 2-year break

American Traveler Job  #P-742973. 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:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Stepdown

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.