Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $2,434 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown (9SE) position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, with night shift availability and drip titration skills.

Details

• Work in a 32-bed unit consisting of 22 stepdown beds and 10 floor beds in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiology, heart failure, cardiac surgery, and med-surg (hospitalist) cases
• Stepdown nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3; floor ratio is 1:5 or 1:6
• RNs are required to titrate drips including heparin, insulin, nitroglycerin, Cardizem, nicardipine, Lasix, amiodarone, and dobutamine
• Respiratory support equipment on the unit includes NC, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, and trach-to-vent; a dedicated RT is available for the 9th floor
• Telemetry monitoring is handled by tele techs on adjacent units using Philips monitoring systems
• EMR is Epic; experience is preferred
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirements include 3–4 Saturday/Sunday shifts, 2 Fridays, and 2 Mondays per 4-week scheduling period
• Holiday coverage required for one of each: Black Friday or Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Travelers are first to be floated if needed; approximately 1 out of every 3 shifts may involve a pull to a floor assignment

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Cardiac stepdown or cardiac experience strongly preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must disclose any license disciplinary history at the time of consideration
• Must provide 7 years of work history (or from graduation, whichever is less) with no gaps greater than 30 days; each entry should include hospital size, unit size, trauma level, and teaching facility status
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (if permanent employment within the last 12 months, one reference must be from that facility)
• Skills checklist completed within the past year required
• Copies of current certifications and driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit uses self-scheduling via Kronos and is generally flexible, with block scheduling permitted
• A dedicated charge nurse is assigned per shift, with 3 house supervisors in the building at all times; charge nurses may carry a patient load of 1–3 depending on staffing
• Clinical associates (nursing aides) support the unit, typically 2 overnight
• Royal blue scrubs are required
• Unit-specific orientation is provided
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying; cumulative experience applies and travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one year total without a 2-year break

American Traveler Job ID #P-715744. 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: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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