CVICU Registered Nurse
Morgantown, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (possible extension)

Job Description

• Work in a Cardiac/Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio based on acuity; unit may include overflow patients requiring step-down level care.
• Must have experience with direct fresh open-heart admissions from the OR.
• Skilled in cardiac surgery patient care including:

  • Pressure monitoring
  • Swan-Ganz catheter management
  • Impella device monitoring
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Activated Clotting Time (ACT) experience is mandatory.
• Electronic Medical Record system used: Cerner.
• Blocked schedules considered only if requesting weekends exclusively (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon).
• Scrubs are not provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia.
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification.
• Experience with Activated Clotting Time (ACT).
• Experience with direct fresh open-heart admissions from the OR.
• Proficient in cardiac surgery patient care including:

  • Pressure monitoring
  • Swan-Ganz catheter management
  • Impella device monitoring
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Candidates must submit a single PDF containing:

• Complete candidate profile including work history.
• Specialty-specific skills checklist (updated annually).
• Minimum two clinical manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years.
• RN license verification (must be current within 2 days of submission).
• Copies of all required certifications.

Background and Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually.
• Federal exclusions and sanctions checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) within 30 days of start and updated for renewals.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required.
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually.
• Immunizations and titers (preferred or required):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD within 1 year or IGRA within 2 years) or chest X-ray if history positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titer within 2 years or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, 3-series vaccine, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 13 – Apr 1). Declinations not permitted.
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific Care Learning Modules prior to start.
• Completion of Cerner EMR training modules before orientation.
• ReadySet (RS) health assessment surveys must be completed by facility deadlines.
• Photo for badge required prior to clearance.
• Completion of facility-specific forms including background drug screen consent, non-disclosure agreements, parking pass, and contractor forms.
• Point of Care Technician Application required for Cath Lab RNs (if applicable).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during working hours.
• Color blindness testing and competency exams may be required as applicable.
• Workers compensation documentation is preferred but not mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac ICU environment requiring advanced cardiac surgical nursing skills and critical care expertise.