Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Morgantown, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start Date01/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Morgantown, West Virginia (26506). Join a leading Level 1 Trauma Center, delivering expert care to trauma, cardiac, and complex med/surg patients. Morgantown is a vibrant university town in the Appalachian Mountains, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding nursing jobs in West Virginia.
Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing – Cardiac Stepdown RN
- Location: Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 (West Virginia nursing jobs)
- Start Date: January 5, 2026
- End Date: April 6, 2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Unit: 8 North East (8NE) – 24-bed private stepdown unit
- Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), weekends and holiday rotation required
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,880 – $2,020
- Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs
- Charting System: EPIC (EMR experience required)
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active RN license in West Virginia or compact state (or willingness to obtain for travel nursing jobs)
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (stepdown, cardiac, trauma, or med/surg preferred)
- BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association required)
- Strong clinical assessment skills and adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Experience titrating cardiac drips (cardizem, labetalol, amiodarone, etc.)
- Basic EKG interpretation skills
- EPIC charting experience required
- Ability to work weekends and participate in holiday rotations
- Driver’s license address must be outside 50 miles from Morgantown facility (per travel nurse requirements)
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to trauma, cardiac, and complex medical/surgical patients in a stepdown unit
- Monitor and manage patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring
- Administer and titrate cardiac drips as ordered by physicians
- Collaborate with clinical associates, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Interpret EKGs and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Utilize advanced respiratory equipment (BiPAP, CPAP, chronic ventilators)
- Support early patient mobilization using in-ceiling lifts
- Float to other hospital units as needed per rotational assignments
- Accurately document patient care using the EPIC charting system
Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team in Morgantown, WV. Take the next step in your nursing career and discover top travel nursing jobs in West Virginia’s premier medical center!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHRWith over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare
Pros
Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!
Cons
None
Recommends working with GHR Healthcare
2 nurses found this helpful
About Morgantown, WV
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Morgantown, WV here's what you should know:- Morgantown's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs in Morgantown are around 82°F, with winter lows around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Morgantown and can be found with relative ease.
- Morgantown is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system in place for those who prefer not to drive.
- Morgantown has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the surrounding mountainous terrain.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Morgantown.
- Morgantown offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and international cuisine.
- It has a vibrant art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can partake in various outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
Browse similar jobs
Med Surg / Telemetry
- Charleston, WV
- Remede Consulting Group
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
Med Surg / Telemetry
- Charleston, WV
- Remede Consulting Group
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
- Morgantown, WV
- GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
- 3x12 hrs