Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,254 per week in Wheeling, WV
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location:
Wheeling, WV Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,254 per week Shift
Information: Days - 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 Wheeling, West
Virginia, 26003! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN
(Registered Nurse) Specialty: Intermediate Care Unit - Stepdown
Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Day/Night Rotate Hours per Shift:
12 hours per shift, guaranteed 36 hours per week Experience:
Minimum of 2 years License: Valid RN license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Ability to titrate
drips and interpret telemetry strips Description: The unit has a
goal patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4, though it typically runs at
1:5. Occasionally, the ratio may increase to 1:6. Charge nurses
take a full patient assignment on both day and night shifts. There
are usually 2-3 CNA's with ratios of 1:10 to 1:12. Weekend shifts
include Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Nurses working day shifts
must complete a minimum of 3 night shifts in a 4-week schedule.
Shifts begin promptly at 6:45 AM or 6:45 PM. Nurses may be required
to float to other units as needed. Common patient diagnoses include
chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-procedure care.
The team includes respiratory therapists and an IV team available
24/7. Patients on drips such as Amiodarone and Nitro are managed
according to protocols. Nurses are expected to be flexible with
holiday scheduling. Staff is allowed 4 requested days off per
month. Self-scheduling is permitted as long as unit needs are met.
Duties may involve managing patients on specialized therapy and
checks for groin access post-procedures. All charting is completed
using a designated electronic system. The first day of orientation
includes a few hours with HR before hands-on training on the unit.
This role includes a mix of established staff and new personnel for
mentorship. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities
and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to
navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to
think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Change
environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm
and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments
keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Travel nursing is a
fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth,
personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places
makes it a unique and rewarding career choice. Travel nursing
offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location.
You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the
flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Travel nursing
provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to
facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently
and contribute your expertise to different teams. Requirements
Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist
Specialty Exam 29190191EXPTEMP
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