Open Heart PCU RN
Charleston, WV
Revolution Healthcare Services
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Start Date: October 29, 2026

Location: West Virginia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), weekdays with every other weekend, floating as needed within scope. 36 or 48-hour contract options available. Please limit holiday RTO requests to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays.

Highlights:

• 29-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in post-operative open heart and cardiothoracic surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring; also accepts Med/Surg overflow
• 4:1 patient ratio with 36 hours guaranteed
• Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching facility with 838 staffed beds
• Cerner charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, and more
• Orientation held every other week on Thursday (16 hours); open to accommodating blocked schedule requests
• Free parking for travelers

Requirements:

• Active West Virginia RN license or Compact License (pending licenses accepted for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association required)
• Demonstrated experience with chest tube insertion assistance, management, and removal
• Central line experience required
• Experience with external/internal pacemakers and wound vacs required
• Critical drip experience including: Amiodarone, Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, and Argatroban
• Telemetry experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions reviewed case-by-case)
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles from the facility (75-99 miles may be considered for approval)
• Two manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years required
• Completion of non-billable modules (2-6 hours) prior to start date

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a highly skilled team in a fast-paced Progressive Care environment at a major teaching institution where you'll care for complex cardiothoracic surgical patients and expand your critical care expertise. This role offers excellent schedule flexibility with blocked time-off accommodations, a supportive interdisciplinary team environment, and the opportunity to work with advanced cardiac monitoring and life-saving interventions. If you're a dedicated nurse passionate about cardiovascular care and post-surgical recovery, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact.