Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Morgantown, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,344/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Morgantown, West Virginia

Join a dedicated acute-care team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Morgantown, West Virginia. This on-site travel nursing job is ideal for an RN with cardiac stepdown, progressive care, telemetry, or acute-care med-surg experience who enjoys caring for medically complex patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. Located in the scenic Appalachian region, Morgantown offers a welcoming community, vibrant local culture, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180–$2,290
  • Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Stepdown-MedSurg / Progressive Care
  • Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
  • Start Date: October 2, 2026
  • End Date: January 1, 2027
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Nursing Shift: 12-hour night shifts; weekends and holidays as scheduled
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site acute care hospital
  • Charting System: Epic

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in West Virginia
  • At least 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, progressive care, telemetry, or acute-care med-surg nursing
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including scheduled weekends and holidays
  • Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
  • BSN is not required

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to cardiac stepdown and medically complex patients
  • Monitor patients for changes in cardiac rhythm and overall clinical status, and promptly escalate concerns
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders and established protocols
  • Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, maintain accurate documentation, and update individualized care plans
  • Collaborate with providers, nursing colleagues, patients, and families to support coordinated acute-care delivery
  • Promote patient safety, education, comfort, and continuity of care throughout the hospital stay

Apply now to join this cardiac stepdown travel nursing team in Morgantown, West Virginia!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #525590. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

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GHR Healthcare

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About Morgantown, WV

As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Morgantown, WV here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • Average summer highs in Morgantown are around 82°F, with winter lows around 22°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Morgantown and can be found with relative ease.
Transportation
  • Morgantown is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system in place for those who prefer not to drive.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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