GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/29/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Morgantown, West Virginia

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Morgantown, WV (zip code 26505). Join a leading Cardiac Care Unit specializing in cardiothoracic surgery patients, including CABG, valve replacements, and thoracotomies. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced critical care nurses seeking travel RN jobs in West Virginia's vibrant healthcare sector.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Morgantown, West Virginia 26505
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), including weekdays and weekends
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (option to extend)
• Start Date: 12/1/2025
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 (varies by acuity)
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Orientation: 24 hours plus online modules prior to start
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1,680 - $1,730

CVICU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU or critical care RN experience
• Active West Virginia or Compact State RN license (pending license considered)
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (American Heart Association)
• Proficient in fresh open-heart admissions, pressure monitoring, Swan-Ganz, Impella, and CRRT
• Experience with ACT (Activated Clotting Time) monitoring
• Ability to float to Medical ICU or Step Down Unit as needed
• Must reside at least 100 miles from facility (75-100 miles considered case-by-case)
• Two recent manager or charge nurse references (within past 2 years)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized nursing care for post-cardiac surgery patients, including direct OR admissions
• Monitor and manage Swan-Ganz catheters, Impella devices, and CRRT
• Perform arterial line management, assist with chest tube procedures, and manage central/PICC lines
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Care for ventilated patients and those requiring advanced cardiac support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, etc.)
• Document patient care and assessments accurately in Cerner EMR
• Maintain infection prevention protocols and provide patient/family education

Experience rewarding travel nursing in Morgantown, West Virginia—a lively college town with scenic Appalachian beauty, outdoor recreation, and a supportive healthcare community. Apply now to join our innovative cardiac care team and take the next step in your travel RN career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #430328. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVICU

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