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Cardiac Stepdown | RN

GHR HealthcareMorgantown, WVTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Morgantown, WV
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 18, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$47.92
Weekly
$1,725
Yearly (full-time)
$89,700
Start date
09/09/2026

This job pays about $47.92/hour — 24% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia ($38.52/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Morgantown, WV

Cardiac Stepdown RN travel job in Morgantown, West Virginia: bring your acute care, telemetry, and progressive care skills to a high-acuity unit caring for adult and geriatric patients.

Bring your acute care experience to a high-acuity cardiac stepdown unit in Morgantown, West Virginia. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the chance to provide exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients in a busy, team-oriented environment with a strong focus on cardiac recovery and post-procedural support. Morgantown is a welcoming Appalachian city known for its vibrant energy, scenic surroundings, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it a great place to work and explore.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
  • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown RN
  • Setting: Stepdown / Immediate Care Unit
  • Location: Morgantown, WV 26505
  • Start Date: 09/09/2026
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, primarily weekdays with some weekends
  • Orientation: 8 hours
  • Charting System: Cerner
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
  • Facility Size: 36 beds
  • Daily Census: Approximately 34 patients
  • Weekend Coverage: Required

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in WV or a Compact state; pending license accepted for submission
  • Minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience required
  • At least 1 year of experience in MS/Tele and 2 years of stepdown or progressive care experience preferred
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
  • Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
  • Experience with Cerner preferred
  • Strong clinical background in cardiac telemetry, progressive care, or med surg tele nursing
  • Must live at least 100 miles from the facility; 75-100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Minimum of 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to stepdown patients with varying acuity levels
  • Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, telemetry data, and changes in patient status
  • Care for patients recovering from cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology procedures
  • Manage IVs, central lines, and other supportive therapies as needed
  • Support patients receiving cardiac drips and other medical management protocols per unit guidelines
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response resources
  • Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner and communicate changes in patient condition promptly
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown environment

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing opportunity in Morgantown, West Virginia, and join a dedicated healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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