Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $1,984 per week in Morgantown, WV

Job Opportunity – Stepdown / Immediate Care Unit RN – West Virginia

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: West Virginia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12 Night Shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, weekdays with some weekends. Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, flexing to 1:5 in emergencies. Weekend blocks (Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday) may be considered.

Highlights:

• 13-week contract with possibility of extension
• Progressive care environment with varying acuity levels including cardiac, post-surgical, and medical patients
• 36-bed unit with daily census of approximately 34 patients, primarily cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, and general medical/surgical cases
• Cerner electronic medical record system
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• 8-hour orientation provided; non-billable modules to be completed prior to start date

Requirements:

• Active RN License (West Virginia or Compact state license required; pending licenses accepted for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of total RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year experience in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry; 2 years experience in Stepdown/Progressive Care preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Proficiency in IV starts, cardiac telemetry, and interpretation of cardiac rhythms/strips
• Experience with skills including but not limited to: blood product administration, central line management, cardiac and vasoactive drip management, BiPAP/CPAP, heparin and insulin protocols, ABG interpretation, and management of dysrhythmias
• Cerner charting system experience required
• Minimum of 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years
• Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from the facility (75-100 miles considered case-by-case)
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccination not required

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic stepdown environment where you'll care for a diverse patient population with strong interdisciplinary team support. You'll gain valuable experience managing cardiac patients post-surgery and post-procedure while working in a unit that values clinical excellence and quality patient outcomes. The facility offers potential for contract extension and the ability to make a meaningful difference in patients' recovery journeys.