CVICU | RN Job at GHR Healthcare in Morgantown

Locum Tenens CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Morgantown, West Virginia

Advance your nursing career as a Locum Tenens CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Morgantown, WV 26505. This 13-week travel nursing assignment places you in a leading Cardiac Care Unit, where you'll provide expert care to cardiothoracic surgery patients and those with complex cardiac conditions.

Join our healthcare team in Morgantown—a vibrant West Virginia college town known for its scenic beauty, welcoming community, and excellent quality of life.

CVICU RN Job Details

• Location: Morgantown, West Virginia 26505
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), 10 beds
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (with potential extension)
• Start Date: October 20, 2025
• Nursing Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:00), including weekdays and weekends
• Total Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1680 - $1730
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 (may vary by patient acuity)
• EMR System: Cerner

CVICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU RN experience in a hospital or acute care setting
• Active West Virginia or Compact State RN license (pending license considered)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (American Heart Association certifications only)
• Proficiency with ACT (Activated Clotting Time), direct open-heart admissions from OR, pressure monitoring, Swan-Ganz, Impella, and CRRT
• At least 2 references from a manager or charge nurse within the last 2 years
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility (75-100 miles considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized nursing care for post-cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valve replacements, thoracotomies) and complex cardiac cases (STEMI, cardiogenic shock, post-code)
• Monitor and manage patients with advanced cardiac devices, including Swan-Ganz, Impella, CRRT, arterial lines, LVAD/RVAD
• Assist with and perform procedures such as chest tube insertion/removal, arterial and central line management, and sheath removal
• Interpret ABGs, manage ventilated patients, and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response)
• Float to Medical ICU or Step Down Unit as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner EMR

Benefits

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare
• Dental and Vision

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.