CVICU Registered Nurse
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience and CRRT proficiency, working 12-hour night shifts at an acute care hospital in West Virginia.

Details

• 28-bed Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients, as well as ECMO, LVAD, and heart transplant cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1 depending on patient acuity
• RNs are required to titrate all critical care drips, including inotropes and sedation
• Telemetry is present on the unit; RNs must be able to recognize ECG changes to notify providers — tele techs provide rhythm change alerts
• RT is available in the ICU 24/7, with ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP on unit
• Intensivists and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are available in-house 24/7
• Unit staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 2 house supervisors, and 1–3 CNAs
• Charting is done in Epic
• 12-hour night shifts; weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Minimum weekend requirement includes 3 'S' days regardless of shift, plus 1 Friday and 1 Monday (weekenders are exempt from the Monday requirement)
• No on-call or standby requirement
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required, specifically with cardiac, vascular, thoracic, ECMO, LVAD, and transplant patient populations
• CRRT experience required
• Ability to titrate critical care drips including inotropes and sedation
• Ability to recognize ECG/rhythm changes
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 supervisor/peer references required (at least 1 supervisor reference; if perm employment within the last 12 months, one reference must be from that facility)
• Skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Royal blue scrubs required
• 1-week unit-specific orientation provided
• Candidates are expected to work into the permanent staff holiday rotation
• Floating may be required to other ICU or stepdown units within the hospital
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before returning
• Travelers who have worked within the WVU system for a cumulative total of one year must take a 2-year break before re-applying
• All candidates interview directly with a unit manager