Heart & Vascular Stepdown RN

Registered Nurse (RN) – Heart & Vascular Stepdown

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract assignment in the Heart & Vascular Stepdown Unit at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital in Morgantown, WV. This role provides the opportunity to care for a diverse population of cardiovascular and vascular patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced academic medical center.

The ideal candidate is a skilled and confident nurse with strong telemetry and post-operative experience, capable of managing complex cardiac and vascular patients requiring close monitoring and progressive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with cardiac and vascular conditions in a stepdown setting.
  

• Perform thorough patient assessments, including continuous cardiac monitoring and hemodynamic evaluation.
  

• Care for patients recovering from cardiac and vascular procedures such as stent placements, bypass surgeries, valve procedures, aneurysm repairs, and other vascular interventions.
  

• Monitor for post-operative complications including bleeding, thrombosis, dysrhythmias, and perfusion changes.
  

• Administer medications, IV therapies, anticoagulants, and cardiac/vascular drips as ordered.
  

• Manage telemetry monitoring and respond appropriately to rhythm changes and clinical deterioration.
  

• Collaborate with cardiologists, vascular surgeons, hospitalists, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
  

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, mobility restrictions, and discharge planning.
  

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

• Follow all 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 Cardiac Stepdown, Vascular Stepdown, Progressive Care (PCU), Telemetry, or Acute Care nursing experience preferred.
  

• Experience with post-operative cardiac and/or vascular patients strongly preferred.
  

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

• Strong critical thinking, cardiac assessment, and time-management skills.
  

• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
  

Important Assignment Requirements

• 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 are an experienced Heart & Vascular Stepdown RN seeking a challenging and rewarding contract opportunity in a premier academic medical center, we encourage you to apply today!