Travel CVICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  CVICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/10/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU travel position requiring 2+ years of experience, including direct fresh open-heart admissions from the OR, with a WV or compact RN license.

• 13-week travel contract with possibility of extension
• CVICU setting within a hospital environment
• Patient population includes post-cardiac surgery, open-heart admissions directly from the OR, and overflow step-down level of care patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2, based on acuity
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00), including weekdays and weekends
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• Blocked schedules are an option
• Scrubs are not provided by the facility

• Active WV or compact RN license required; pending license accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — all must be through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• ACT (Activated Clotting Time) experience required
• Experience with direct fresh open-heart admissions from the OR required
• Proficiency in Swan-Ganz catheter management, Impella monitoring, and CRRT/CVVHD required
• Experience with pressure monitoring, arterial line management, central line care, and PICC line management required
• Cardiac surgery skills including CABG, IABP, LVAD/RVAD, valve repair/replacement, and TAVR experience
• Skills in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and care of ventilated patients required
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 2 manager and/or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required
• Driver's license and Social Security card copy required for consideration

• Orientation is held every other Monday
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees of the health system must wait 2 years from their last permanent employment date before being eligible for a travel contract
• Current employees of the Vandalia Health System (including associated facilities) are not eligible for travel contracts within the system
• Candidates with a permanent address greater than 100 miles from the facility meet the standard radius requirement; candidates residing 75–100 miles away may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Previous probationary actions on a license will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Non-billable Cerner module training required prior to start date, with an average completion time of 8 hours

American Traveler Job  #P-734801. 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 - Cardiovascular ICU

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.