Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Morgantown, WV

Explore a travel RN job in Morgantown, West Virginia, caring for complex cardiac, medical, surgical, trauma, and respiratory patients. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to expand your critical-care skills in a 24-bed cardiac stepdown unit with advanced monitoring, supportive clinical resources, and exposure to Level I trauma care. Morgantown is a vibrant Appalachian community known for scenic surroundings, outdoor recreation, welcoming neighborhoods, and an engaging college-town atmosphere.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Morgantown, WV
• Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
• Position Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180-$2,290
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: January 4, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, depending on staffing
• Holiday Requirement: Rotational holiday coverage
• Call Requirement: No call
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:3
• Documentation: EPIC
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure in West Virginia
• Strong patient assessment, clinical prioritization, and adaptability skills in a fast-paced, medically complex care environment; new graduate nurses may be considered based on qualifications
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Basic EKG interpretation skills
• Ability to care for patients requiring continuous cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring
• Experience with or willingness to manage titratable cardiac medications, including Cardizem, labetalol, and amiodarone
• Willingness to float as part of the unit’s rotational staffing process

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to stepdown patients with medical, surgical, cardiac, trauma, respiratory, and complex wound-care needs
• Perform focused and head-to-toe assessments while promptly recognizing changes in patient condition
• Monitor and interpret patient data from continuous telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring systems
• Safely administer and titrate ordered cardiac and blood-pressure medications according to protocol
• Care for patients requiring BiPAP, CPAP, chronic ventilator support, and advanced respiratory monitoring
• Support patients with traumatic injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic fractures, general surgical conditions, and complex medical diagnoses
• Collaborate with clinical associates, respiratory therapists, providers, charge nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Promote patient safety, mobility, education, and discharge readiness through individualized care planning
• Document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and care plans accurately in EPIC

Apply now to join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team and advance your travel nursing career in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.