Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,203 per week

Company : Planet Healthcare

Location : Morgantown, WV, 26501

Posted Date : 5 November 2025

Job Type : Contractor

Category : Nursing

Occupation : Nurse

Job Details

Planet Healthcare 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: 11/10/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Job – Morgantown, WV

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Morgantown, West Virginia (ZIP 26506). Join a nationally recognized trauma and general surgery inpatient unit, working in a fast-paced healthcare environment that values your clinical expertise. Morgantown offers a vibrant college town atmosphere, beautiful Appalachian scenery, and a welcoming healthcare community—making it an ideal location for travel nursing jobs in West Virginia.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

Location: Morgantown, WV (ZIP 26506) – West Virginia nursing jobs
Healthcare Setting: 7 East Trauma & General Surgery Inpatient Unit (Stepdown & Floor)
Unit: Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center – nationally recognized
Assignment Start Date: November 10, 2025
Assignment End Date: February 9, 2026
Contract Duration: 13-week travel nurse assignment
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Nursing Shift: 12-hour weekend nights (Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday), holidays as scheduled
Estimated Weekly Salary: $1860 - $2000
Charting System: EPIC electronic health records

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (open to out-of-state candidates; licensure assistance available)
BLS certification required
Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience in a cardiac stepdown or stepdown unit
Proficiency in complex wound care, drains, medical devices, traumatic injuries, chest tubes, respiratory support, TBI, and spinal cord injuries
Ability to read and interpret cardiac monitor strips
COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
Must have a driver's license address located more than 50 miles from the facility

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care to trauma, general surgery, bariatric, and cardiac stepdown patients
Manage complex wound care, drains, chest tubes, and respiratory support devices
Monitor and validate cardiac rhythms; titrate non-pressor drips (such as insulin, Cardizem, heparin, PCA)
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including care management, surgical/medical services, and rehabilitation
Float to similar units (floor/stepdown) as needed for clinical support
Maintain accurate nursing documentation using EPIC
Adhere to unit dress code (Royal Blue scrubs)

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Morgantown, WV and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #422686. 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: Cardiac Stepdown

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

Our Methodology

Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
401k retirement plan
Weekly pay
Referral bonus