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Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Specialty: PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Minimum 2 years of PICU experience (hard requirement)
BLS Certification
PALS Certification
Fully COVID vaccinated (2 Moderna/Pfizer shots or 1 J&J shot) or approved medical/religious exemption

Unit: PICU (Cost Center 034)
Beds: 20 total beds, average daily census ~15
Nurse-to-patient ratios:
- ICU: 1:1 to 1:2
- Stepdown: 1:3
Common patient diagnoses: Congenital heart conditions, DKA, respiratory issues, neurosurgery, tracheostomies, ventilator care, G-tubes
Nurse responsibilities:
- Titrate sedation drips (Fentanyl, Versed, Precedex) and vasoactive drugs per physician orders
- Charge nurse duties depending on staffing
Support staff:
- Nurse aides present (1-2 during day, 1 at night) assisting with feeding, FSBS, equipment, and admissions
- Pediatrician, residents, and APPs available 24/7 on unit
- Respiratory therapists manage vents, CPAP, BiPAP
Monitoring: Telemetry monitored off-unit; central monitors at ICU and stepdown desks; strips read remotely

Shifts: 12-hour shifts, rotating day (7a-7p) and night (7p-7a)
Self-scheduling with possibility for block scheduling
Weekend requirement: Minimum 2 weekends per 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun all considered weekend shifts)
Holiday work required, integrated into permanent staff holiday rotation
No call or standby requirement
Floating required within children’s units (Labor & Delivery, NICU, Acute Pediatrics) with normal patient ratios
Dress code: Royal blue scrubs with kid-friendly tops (no t-shirts)

Driver’s license address must be outside 50 miles from the facility
Previous permanent candidates must have been gone for 2 years before reapplying
Previous travelers must have been gone for 2 years after completing at least 1 full year
Travel teams must be submitted together
Only 2 candidates submitted per opening at a time

Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required for this position.

About Morgantown, WV

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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