Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,344 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel 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: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Morgantown, WV Explore a 13-week Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Morgantown, West Virginia, caring for acute-care patients on a flexible stepdown and medical-surgical unit. This on-site travel assignment offers the opportunity to strengthen your expertise in telemetry monitoring, complex medication management, and progressive patient care while supporting a diverse medical population. Located in the scenic Appalachian region, Morgantown offers a welcoming college-town atmosphere, beautiful outdoor spaces, and convenient access to hiking, rivers, and year-round recreational activities. This West Virginia travel nursing opportunity is an excellent fit for nurses seeking meaningful acute-care experience in a supportive hospital environment. Travel RN Job Details Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Medical-Surgical Nursing Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract Location: Morgantown, West Virginia Start Date: September 28, 2026 End Date: December 28, 2026 Schedule: 36 hours per week Shift: 12-hour nights, including weekends and holidays as scheduled Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180–$2,290 Healthcare Setting: Acute-care stepdown and medical-surgical unit Unit Profile: Flexible 29-bed unit caring for both stepdown and medical-surgical patients Patient Ratios: Approximately 3:1 for stepdown patients and 6:1 for medical-surgical patients Call/Standby: No call or standby requirement Registered Nurse Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact or West Virginia licensure as applicable Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Recent acute-care, cardiac stepdown, progressive care, telemetry, or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred New and experienced nurses are encouraged to apply; candidates should be prepared to care for both stepdown and medical-surgical patients Required experience with EPIC electronic medical records (EHR) Ability to manage telemetry patients and safely administer or titrate medications according to provider orders Ability to work night shifts, scheduled weekends, and approximately half of recognized holidays Willingness to float to other floor or stepdown units when needed Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with diverse medical diagnoses in cardiac stepdown and medical-surgical settings Monitor patients receiving progressive-care interventions, including CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and other respiratory support Administer and monitor titratable or continuous infusions, including heparin, insulin, antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, and pain-management therapies Assess patient condition, identify changes in status, and promptly communicate concerns to the interdisciplinary care team Use EPIC to accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient progress Collaborate with clinical associates, respiratory therapy, providers, charge nurses, and house supervisors to coordinate safe patient care Participate in telemetry surveillance using centralized monitoring systems and respond appropriately to reported rhythm changes Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, disease management, and discharge needs Float to other appropriate floor or stepdown units as assigned to support patient-care needs Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel contract in Morgantown, West Virginia, and join an acute-care nursing team dedicated to safe, high-quality patient care. 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. GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID 523396. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown About GHR Healthcare - Travel For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. 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