CVICU RN
Parkersburg, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,853/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
CVICU RN
Location
- Parkersburg, West Virginia
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Every other weekend
- Holidays as needed to fill the needs of the unit
Unit Details
- CVICU
- 18 beds
- Mixed acuity with Step Down and ICU status patients
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1 fresh hearts & devices, 1:2 ICU status patients, 1:3 step down status patients
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in West Virginia
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- Driver's License
- CVICU (2 years of experience)
- CVICU experience within the last year
- Experience working with Post-Operative Open Heart patients
- Experience with >6 hr post op open heart patients
- Experience working with Post Cardiac Cath patients
- Experience with acute MI pre/post catheterization
- Experience working with STEMI patients
- Experience working with NSTEMI patients
- Experience working with Cardiac Surgery patients
- Experience with CRRT
- Experience with temporary pacemakers
- Experience with post permanent pacemaker care
Preferred Qualifications
- Fresh open heart experience preferred
- IABP/Impella experience preferred
- Hemodynamic Monitoring/Swan-Ganz experience preferred
Clinical Experience / Patient Types
- Atrial fibrillation
- Heart blocks
- Bradycardia
- NSTEMI
- STEMI
- Cardiac Arrest
- Hyper/Hypotension
- Pulmonary Embolisms
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Heart Surgery (CABG/Valves)
- Heart Failure
- Thoracic Surgery (VATS, Lobectomy, etc)
Drips
- Cardizem
- Cordarone
- Cardene
- Nitroglycerin
- Esmolol
- Cleviprex
- Milrinone
- Dopamine
- Dobutamine
- Lasix
- Bumex
- Epinephrine
- Levophed
- Vasopressin
- Insulin
- Heparin
- Aggrastat
- Precedex
- Propofol
- Versed
- Fentanyl
Unit Support
- Charge nurse may occasionally work an assignment on night shift
- Night shift charge nurses take assignments
- 1-2 PCTs per shift
- Hospitalist or Intensivist in house
- RT in ICU 24/7
- Monitor techs watch monitors off unit; RNs address alarms and read their own strips every 4 hours
- Philips monitors
Floating
- Travelers float first
- Primary float areas: ACU and ICU
- May also float to Med-Surg and Tele with a maximum of 6 patients
Orientation
- 1 week, including modules, Epic training, and orientation with a unit RN
Dress Code
- Royal Blue scrubs
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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About Parkersburg, WV
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Parkersburg, WV here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Parkersburg, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- There are options for short-term rentals in Parkersburg, WV, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Parkersburg is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Parkersburg offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and water sports on the Ohio River.
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