Travel CVICU RN – Cardiac Surgery & Critical Care
Morgantown, West Virginia
Mon Health Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (including weekdays and weekends)
Ratio: 1:2 (based on patient acuity; may include overflow patients requiring step-down level care)
EMR System: Cerner

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years as an RN with direct experience in:

  • Fresh open-heart admissions from OR
  • Cardiac surgery skills
  • Swan-Ganz catheter management
  • Impella device monitoring
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Activated Clotting Time (ACT) experience is mandatory
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Travel Experience: Not required
• Schedule: Blocked schedules considered only if requesting weekends only (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon)
• Scrubs: Not provided

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of RN license verification (recently pulled within 2 days of submission)
• Candidate profile including work history
• Specialty-specific skills checklist (updated annually)
• Minimum 2 clinical manager/charge nurse references within the past 2 years
• All required certifications must be on file prior to start; no pending certifications allowed
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during work hours)
• Proof of I9 or attestation and E-Verify documentation
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands (initial and annual updates)
• Drug screening (10-panel, within 30 days of start and updated annually)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD within 12 months or equivalent)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccinations (within 2 years or signed declination)
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination not required; vaccination records or signed declination accepted

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of Care Learning Modules prior to start
• Completion of Cerner Learning Training Modules prior to orientation
• ReadySet (RS) Surveys (online health assessment paperwork) must be completed by facility deadlines
• Photo for badge required prior to clearance
• Background drug screen consent form must be completed prior to start
• Non-disclosure of confidential information agreement required
• Parking pass application completion required
• For Cath Lab RNs: Transcript/Diploma and Point of Care Technician Application required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and credentialing requirements before starting
• All certifications and competencies must be current and verifiable
• Stroke education CEUs (8 hours annually) required for certain units, including this one
• Color blindness testing and competency exams may be required as applicable

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac surgery RNs with strong critical care skills and certifications, looking for a travel contract in a hospital setting with a focus on cardiac and critical care nursing.