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WorkWave Staff; Morgantown (WV); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WorkWave Staff is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract position in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill patients, managing complex procedures, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have a valid RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and at least two years of recent CVICU experience. Applicants must reside over 50 miles from the facility for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state.
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU, SICU, or MICU nursing experience required.
• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.
• Perform continuous patient assessments and monitor for changes.
• Manage ventilated patients and invasive monitoring devices.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Hemodynamic monitoring

Ventilator management

Formation

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current BLS Certification

Current ACLS Certification

Description du poste

Morgantown, United States | Posted on 06/29/2026

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Job Type: Contract

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract assignment in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital in Morgantown, WV. This position offers the opportunity to provide specialized, high-acuity care to critically ill cardiovascular and post-operative cardiac surgery patients in a nationally recognized academic medical center.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled critical care nurse with excellent clinical judgment, advanced assessment skills, and experience caring for complex cardiovascular patients.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular and post-operative cardiac surgery patients.

Perform continuous patient assessments and monitor for changes in hemodynamic and neurological status.

Care for patients recovering from procedures including CABG, valve replacements, aortic surgeries, and other complex cardiovascular interventions.

Manage ventilated patients, invasive monitoring devices, chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, arterial lines, central venous catheters, and vasoactive medication infusions.

Administer medications, blood products, and advanced cardiac therapies safely and accurately.

Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Respond rapidly to medical emergencies and provide life-saving interventions as needed.

Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge planning when appropriate.

Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and patient safety protocols.

Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state.

Candidates do not need a West Virginia RN license in hand at the time of application. Licensure may be obtained prior to the start of the assignment, if required by the facility.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Current BLS Certification required.

Current ACLS Certification required.

Minimum of 2 years of recent CVICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Surgical ICU (SICU), Medical ICU (MICU), or Critical Care nursing experience required.

Previous experience caring for post-open heart surgery patients is strongly preferred.

Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of vasoactive drips preferred.

Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center or Teaching Hospital is highly preferred.

Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to perform effectively in a high-acuity environment.

This is a contract position at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital.

Local candidates will not be considered.

Applicants must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this assignment.

Must meet all facility credentialing and onboarding requirements prior to the start of the assignment.

If you're an experienced CVICU RN looking for an exciting opportunity to care for critically ill cardiovascular patients in a premier academic medical center, we encourage you to apply today!