Cardiac Stepdown RN
Morgantown, West Virginia
Ruby Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Yes
Call/Standby: No call or standby required; overtime available
Floating: Yes, to sister units within Heart and Vascular Institute

Unit Overview

• 32 beds total (all private): 22 Stepdown beds, 12 Floor beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Stepdown: 1 RN to 3 patients
  • Floor: 1 RN to 6 patients
• Clinical Associates support at a ratio of 1 CA to 8-10 patients (goal of 4-5 CAs 24/7)
• Monitor Techs (CMTs) interpret telemetry strips on unit
• Respiratory equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow devices

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Cardiac Surgery Post-op: CABG, MIDCAB, Maze procedure, valve replacements, mitral clip, LVAD, heart transplants, TAVRs
• Vascular Surgery Post-op/procedures: AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass, angiograms, amputations
• Cardiology: STEMI, NSTEMI, heart failure, Watchman device, cardiac catheterization procedures (PTCA, stents, ICDs, ablations, pacemakers)

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) knowledge preferred
• Cardiac and vascular nursing experience required
• Ability to titrate drips including heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem, TPA, Lasix, dobutamine

Orientation & Work Environment

• Unit-specific orientation: 2-3 shifts
• Dress code: Solid royal blue and white scrubs
• Known for excellent patient care and strong teamwork atmosphere

Additional Submission Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an address outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Previous permanent candidates must have been off the unit for at least 2 years
• Previous travelers must have been off the unit for at least 2 years after completing a full year
• Only one submission allowed at a time across the system
• Travel teams must be submitted together
• Maximum of 2 candidates submitted per opening

Summary

This is a night shift cardiac stepdown RN role requiring strong cardiac and vascular experience, critical care skills including drip titration, and certifications in BLS and ACLS. The position offers 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday work, no call, and a supportive team environment focused on complex cardiac and vascular patient care.