Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Morgantown, WV

Care for patients with diagnoses including CABG, valve replacements, LVAD, heart transplants, TAVRs, STEMI, NSTEMI, heart failure, AAA repair, CEA, femoral bypass, and related cardiac and vascular procedures. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Heart and Vascular unit encompassing both stepdown and floor level patients, including complex cardiac and vascular surgery post-operative cases.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Morgantown, WV

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holiday requirement applies

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Heart and Vascular unit encompassing both stepdown and floor level patients, including complex cardiac and vascular surgery post-operative cases
• Manage and titrate drips including heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem, TPA, Lasix, and dobutamine per physician orders and unit protocols
• Care for patients with diagnoses including CABG, valve replacements, LVAD, heart transplants, TAVRs, STEMI, NSTEMI, heart failure, AAA repair, CEA, femoral bypass, and related cardiac and vascular procedures
• Collaborate with cardiac monitor technicians, clinical associates, charge nurses, and house supervisors to deliver coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Operate and monitor respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen devices
• Float to sister units within the Heart and Vascular Institute as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Current BLS certification (must be unexpired)
• Current ACLS certification (must be unexpired)
• Demonstrated cardiac and/or vascular nursing experience
• Ability to titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips independently

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for post-operative cardiac surgery patients including CABG, valve replacements, LVAD, and heart transplant populations
• Familiarity with vascular surgery post-operative care including AAA repair, CEA, and femoral bypass
• Prior travel nursing experience in a cardiac stepdown or similar high-acuity environment

Why Join Us

• Join a unit recognized for delivering excellent, high-quality patient care within a collaborative and supportive teamwork environment
• Work alongside dedicated charge nurses and house supervisors available 24/7, with clinical associate support and cardiac monitor technicians on unit