Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN
Morgantown, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,309/week

Posted 3 days ago

Overview

Start Date06/24/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

13% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cardiac Stepdown Nurse pay in West Virginia

Estimated total pay

$2,309/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

West Virginia Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Registered Nurse (Cardiac Stepdown) - Morgantown, West Virginia

Position Details

Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown RN
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Unit: Stepdown (32 beds total: 22 stepdown beds, 10 floor beds)
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
- Stepdown: 1:3
- Floor: 1:5 or 1:6
Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs
Scheduling: Self-scheduling with Kronos; block scheduling allowed
Weekend Requirements:
- Night shift: 3-4 Saturdays and Sundays, 2 Fridays, and 2 Mondays in a 4-week period
- Weekend nightshift: every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Holiday Requirements: One evening and one day shift during major holidays (e.g., Black Friday or Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day)
Call/Standby: None
Floating: Yes; travelers are first to be floated, typically 1 out of every 3 shifts to floor assignments

Patient Population & Care

Common Diagnoses: Cardiology, heart failure, cardiac surgery, medical-surgical patients
Typical Equipment: Nasal cannula, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, trach to vent (dedicated respiratory therapist on unit)
Telemetry Monitoring: Tele techs monitor and record strips; Phillips monitoring system used
Drip Management: RNs are required to titrate drips including heparin, insulin, nitroglycerin, Cardizem, nicardipine, Lasix, amiodarone, and dobutamine

Team Structure

Dedicated charge nurse on shift (may take 1-3 patients depending on staffing)
Three house supervisors present in the building at all times
Clinical associates (nurse aides) support the unit; typically 2 overnight (1:16 ratio), budgeted for 4 (1:8 ratio)

Required Certifications & Skills

BLS (AHA)
ACLS (AHA)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Preferred: Cardiac nursing experience
EPIC electronic health record experience preferred

Orientation & Training

Unit-specific orientation provided

Required Qualifications

Current RN license valid in West Virginia
Must disclose any license hits at time of application

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1049 reviews)

232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.

Cons

None

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

Anonymous

Physical Therapist (Therapy)

Review of Bethany Alber on May 21, 2026

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

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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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