Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,270 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Weirton, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Nurse position in Weirton, West Virginia. The role involves providing care for cardiac patients and post-procedure patients in a 30-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-6, depending on acuity. The position requires active engagement in acute patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour day/night rotating shifts, with weekends as scheduled, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
• Education and Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Step Down (post-acute care) or Progressive Critical Care Unit (PCU) experience.
• Responsibilities: Performing activities of daily living, vital signs, bathing, toileting, feeding, repositioning, answering call lights, blood sugar monitoring.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and titrating cardiac drips such as cardizem, amio, nitro, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, angiomax is required.
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are present on the unit to assist with duties.
• Additional clinical details: Use of respiratory therapy equipment like vents, Cpap, BiPap, high flow devices; RNs should be capable of troubleshooting these as needed.
• Monitoring: RNs are expected to read and interpret telemonitor strips, print measurements, and identify rhythms.
• Leadership: Charge nurses on each shift may take patient assignments if necessary.
• Float Policy: Travelers can float to any inpatient unit, and floatation to other units may be required.
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs.
• Orientation: Initial 2 days of unit-specific orientation, plus 1 day with preceptor.
• Cancellation Policy: Up to 2 shifts may be canceled per 13-week assignment or 1 shift for shorter assignments.
• License: Candidates must hold and be able to submit an active license.
• Start Date: 07/20/2026.
• Location: 601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062, United States.

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 #1282295. 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: 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