Travel IMC 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.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an IMC Stepdown position requiring at least 2 years of Stepdown/PCU experience, cardiac monitoring skills, and a WV or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care stepdown (IMC) unit in a hospital setting
• 30-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6 depending on acuity
• Patient population includes cardiac patients, post-cath lab, post-pneumonia, seizures, ETOH/CIWA protocols, and pacemaker patients
• RNs are required to titrate drips including cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, and angiomax
• Cardiac monitoring is central to the role; nurses are expected to read and interpret telemetry strips, perform measurements, and identify rhythms — a monitor tech is available 24/7
• Respiratory therapy (RT) is assigned to the unit 24/7 and manages respiratory equipment (BiPAP, Airvo, trachs); nurses are expected to troubleshoot equipment as appropriate
• Charge nurse is present on every shift; day shift charge typically does not carry a patient assignment, night shift charge takes a lighter assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available on the unit to assist with ADLs, vitals, bathing, toileting, feeding, repositioning, call lights, and blood sugars
• Hospitalist/attending is on-call at night; a nocturnist is available for the entire hospital overnight
• Charting is done in Cerner
• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (6:45 AM–7:15 PM / 7 PM–7:15 AM)
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown/PCU experience required
• Comfort with cardiac monitoring and management of cardiac drips required
• Valid, unexpired driver's license required for consideration
• Two references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (charge RN or equivalent)

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 2 days of general hospital orientation followed by 1 day with a unit preceptor
• Travelers are first to float and may be assigned to any inpatient unit
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Holiday rotation coverage may be required
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying; cumulative travel experience at WVU facilities applies toward the 1-year maximum
• EKG testing is not required for this specific WVU facility (testing applies to Berkeley, Jefferson, and United Hospital locations only)

American Traveler Job ID #P-727320. 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

About American Traveler

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.