Travel CVICU RN - $1,834 per week

American Traveler 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: 09/14/2026 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: Sep 14, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring ACT experience and direct open-heart admissions from the OR. Details Surgical Intensive Care Unit setting within a hospital CVICU unit caring for cardiovascular surgical patients Patient ratio of 1:2, with potential overflow patients requiring step-down level of care Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) Weekday and weekend rotation required Blocked schedules will be considered Uses Cerner EMR system Requirements Active WV or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted for submission) Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS through the American Heart Association (AHA) Experience with Activated Clotting Time (ACT) required Experience with direct fresh open-heart admissions from OR required Experience with pressure monitoring, Swan-Ganz management, Impella monitoring, and CRRT required Cardiac surgery skills required Minimum 2 Manager and/or Charge Nurse references from the past 2 years required Skills in IV therapy, central line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs required Ventilator management and interpretation of ABGs required Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required Experience with CABG, IABP, post cardiac surgery care, and sheath removal required Experience with CRRT/CVVHD required Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required Additional Information Provide direct post-operative care to open-heart surgery patients transferred directly from the OR Manage complex cardiovascular monitoring equipment including Swan-Ganz catheters and Impella devices Care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure Complete non-billable EMR training modules averaging 8 hours prior to start date Orientation is held every other Monday Candidates must have a permanent address more than 100 miles from the facility, with case-by-case consideration for those between 75-100 miles at the same rate Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from their last employment date before returning as a traveler Current Vandalia Health System employees (including CAMC Health Systems, Mon Health Systems, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for travel contracts within the health system No scrubs provided Previous license probationary actions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis First-time travelers may be considered American Traveler Job ID P-745371. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU 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.