Travel IMU Step-Down Telemetry Nurse - per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 01/05/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, rotating

Employment Type: Travel

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with day/night rotation

• Must be on unit ready to go by 6:45 AM/PM

• Weekend requirements: work 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Friday/Saturday/Sunday considered weekend shifts)

• Night shift staff work straight nights; day shift staff must work minimum 3 night shifts per 4-week schedule

• Patient ratios: goal is 1:4, typically 1:5, occasionally 1:6

• Required to float to telemetry or medical-surgical units as needed with ratios up to 1:6 (possibly 1:7 in med-surg)

• Must be able to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix

• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently

• Self-scheduling allowed when unit needs are met with 4 requested days off per month

• Manage patients with chest pain, rule out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, pre/post cardiac catheterizations

• Handle radial band management and removal, groin checks, and Tikosyn therapy patients

• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs top and bottom with navy scrub jackets, no hoodies

• Use Allscripts Sunrise EMR and Nihon Kohden telemetry monitors

• Two-day orientation: first day includes 4 hours HR and 8 hours on unit with preceptor, second day on unit with preceptor

• Must reside within 50-mile radius and provide copy of unexpired driver's license

• Cancellation policy: 2 shifts per 13-week contract

Facility:

This healthcare facility features a 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit with 14 private and 16 semi-private rooms, providing comprehensive cardiac and intermediate care services. The facility maintains 24/7 hospitalist coverage, in-house intensivists in the ICU, resident physicians, IV team, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy services. The organization offers advanced cardiac services including cardiac catheterization procedures and specialized monitoring capabilities with dedicated telemetry technicians and comprehensive support staff.

Location:

Wheeling, WV

Wheeling offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern amenities along the scenic Ohio River, providing healthcare professionals with an affordable cost of living and access to outdoor recreation. The city features a revitalized downtown area with cultural attractions, dining, and entertainment options while maintaining close proximity to major metropolitan areas.

Adex Job ID #1016700. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Contractor