Cardiac Stepdown RN
Morgantown, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Cardiac Stepdown RN (Travel) – Morgantown, WV | 13-week assignment. Immediate opening for an experienced Cardiac RN with ACLS, BLS, NIHSS and EPIC experience to join a Heart & Vascular Institute caring for complex cardiac and vascular patients.
Job Details – Travel RN / Cardiac RN
- Location: Morgantown, WV 26506 (West Virginia travel nursing)
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: April 18, 2026
- Setting: 32-bed Heart & Vascular Institute (22 Stepdown, 12 Floor) – stepdown unit / telemetry
- Shift: Three 12-hour night shifts per week (includes holidays as scheduled; every other weekend required)
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Employment Type: Travel RN, W2 (travel nursing jobs, Cardiac RN opportunities)
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 1 year recent cardiac or vascular nursing experience (stepdown/telemetry experience preferred)
- Experience titrating cardiac drips (Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, TPA, Lasix, Dobutamine)
- Comfortable floating to sister units within the Heart & Vascular Institute
- Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical judgment skills for acute care cardiac nursing
- Ability to wear solid royal blue and white scrubs as required
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record preferred
Key Responsibilities – Cardiac Stepdown Nursing
- Provide high-quality nursing care to post-op cardiac and vascular surgery patients and patients with complex cardiac conditions
- Monitor hemodynamics, interpret cardiac rhythms, and titrate cardiac drips per protocol in a stepdown/telemetry setting
- Manage advanced cardiac therapies and respond rapidly to changes in patient status
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurses, physicians, and clinical associates to coordinate patient care
- Document patient care and assessments accurately in EPIC
- Participate in unit orientation, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives to support clinical excellence
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, dress code, and safety standards
Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity
- Work in a state-of-the-art Heart & Vascular Institute with a collaborative clinical team
- Make a meaningful impact caring for complex cardiac and vascular patients
- Competitive weekly pay for travel RNs and predictable guaranteed hours
- Experience Morgantown, WV — a vibrant college town with outdoor recreation and a welcoming community
Apply now to advance your cardiac nursing career with this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel assignment in Morgantown, WV. Submit your resume and certifications to be considered for this travel nursing job today. Join our healthcare team and deliver exceptional cardiac care!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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.
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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.
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