Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Morgantown, WV
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Morgantown, WV (zip code 26505). Join a leading Cardiac Care Unit specializing in cardiothoracic surgery patients, including CABG, valve replacements, and thoracotomies. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced critical care nurses seeking travel RN jobs in West Virginia's vibrant healthcare sector.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Morgantown, West Virginia 26505
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), including weekdays and weekends
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (option to extend)
• Start Date: 12/1/2025
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 (varies by acuity)
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Orientation: 24 hours plus online modules prior to start
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1,680 - $1,730

CVICU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU or critical care RN experience
• Active West Virginia or Compact State RN license (pending license considered)
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (American Heart Association)
• Proficient in fresh open-heart admissions, pressure monitoring, Swan-Ganz, Impella, and CRRT
• Experience with ACT (Activated Clotting Time) monitoring
• Ability to float to Medical ICU or Step Down Unit as needed
• Must reside at least 100 miles from facility (75-100 miles considered case-by-case)
• Two recent manager or charge nurse references (within past 2 years)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized nursing care for post-cardiac surgery patients, including direct OR admissions
• Monitor and manage Swan-Ganz catheters, Impella devices, and CRRT
• Perform arterial line management, assist with chest tube procedures, and manage central/PICC lines
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Care for ventilated patients and those requiring advanced cardiac support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, etc.)
• Document patient care and assessments accurately in Cerner EMR
• Maintain infection prevention protocols and provide patient/family education

Experience rewarding travel nursing in Morgantown, West Virginia—a lively college town with scenic Appalachian beauty, outdoor recreation, and a supportive healthcare community. Apply now to join our innovative cardiac care team and take the next step in your travel RN career!

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