Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,272 per week in Weirton, WV
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Weirton
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Weirton,
WV Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,272 per week Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet
Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Weirton, West Virginia, 26062!
Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Stepdown
Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years of Stepdown/PCU experience License:
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - Must be comfortable
with cardiac monitoring and cardiac drips. - Required to titrate
drips: Yes. - Common titratable drips include cardizem, amio,
nitro, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, angiomax. Description: Unit
has a total of 30 beds. Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4-6,
depending on acuity. Common patient diagnoses include cardiac
patients, post pneumonia, post cath lab, seizures, and alcohol
withdrawal. CIWA protocols, pacemakers, and more are in use. Charge
nurse on each shift, with night shift charge taking a lighter
patient assignment. Patient care technicians are available to
assist with ADLs, vitals, bathing, toileting, feeding,
repositioning, answering call lights, and blood sugars. Primary
attending physicians are on-call at night, with no nocturnist
available for the entire facility. Respiratory therapy is available
24/7 and assigned to the unit. Nurses are expected to troubleshoot
respiratory equipment. Monitor technicians are present 24/7, and
nurses must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips and
print strips to identify rhythms. Self-scheduling is allowed, with
staff able to make an ideal schedule. Weekend requirements include
working every other weekend. May be asked to participate in holiday
rotation. No call or standby requirement. Travelers may float to
any inpatient unit, with travelers being the first to float. Scrub
color is navy blue. There are 2 days of general orientation and 1
day with a preceptor. Cancellation policy allows for 2 shifts to be
canceled per 13-week assignment. Charting system used is Cerner.
BSN is not required. This position is within an acute care setting.
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing If you enjoy outdoor activities,
travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for
adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on
the assignment location. If you have a sense of adventure, travel
nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities,
states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new
environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational
activities. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges,
fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing
becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career
but also your character. Travel nurses may find themselves in
challenging situations that require effective crisis management.
This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings
and disaster response teams. Travel nurses often play crucial roles
in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters.
Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful
impact on communities in need. Requirements Required for Onboarding
ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam
29298247EXPTEMP
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