Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN
Morgantown, WV
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,488/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

9% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cardiac Stepdown Nurse pay in West Virginia

Estimated total pay

$2,488/week

Qualifications

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Work Experience

Registered Nurse (2 years)
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Progressive Care Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse, Stepdown Nurse or Intermediate Care Nurse (2 years)

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate 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: Days
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

Unit Type: Stepdown
Beds: 32 total (22 stepdown beds, 10 floor beds)
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
- Stepdown: 1:3
- Floor: 1:5 or 1:6
Support Staff: Clinical associates (nurse aides)
- Overnight ratio typically 1:16 (2 clinical associates)
- Budgeted ratio 1:8 (4 clinical associates)
Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Nasal cannula, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, trach to vent (dedicated RT on unit)
Telemetry Monitoring: Tele techs monitor strips remotely; RNs do not read their own strips
Monitoring System: Phillips monitors

Patient Population & Care

Common diagnoses include cardiology, heart failure, cardiac surgery, medicine, and hospitalist (med-surg) patients
RNs are required to titrate drips such as heparin, insulin, nitro, Cardizem, nicardipine, Lasix, amiodarone, and dobutamine

Scheduling & Work Environment

Self-scheduling allowed via Kronos with flexible and block scheduling options
Weekend requirements for night shift: 3-4 Saturdays and Sundays, 2 Fridays, and 2 Mondays in a 4-week period
Weekend night shift requires working every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Holiday coverage includes one evening and one day shift on major holidays (e.g., Black Friday or Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day)
No call or standby requirements
Floating required: travelers are first to be pulled off the unit if needed, with rotational pull to floor assignment about 1 out of every 3 shifts
Dress code: Royal blue scrubs

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - AHA
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Experience & Qualifications

Cardiac nursing experience preferred
Must disclose any license hits at time of submission

Orientation

Unit-specific orientation provided
Weekend day shifts 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Holidays as scheduled

Employer

Access Healthcare

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About

Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!

Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!

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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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