Inpatient Trauma & General Surgery RN (Stepdown & Floor)
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown unit position specializing in trauma and general surgery with weekend night shifts and a WV or compact RN license requirement.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute care hospital Stepdown unit with floor and step-down beds
• Unit serves trauma, general surgery, bariatric surgery, and multi-trauma patients
• Unit has 30-33 beds: 12-15 floor, 18 stepdown
• Patient ratios are 1:6 for floor and 1:3 for stepdown
• Common diagnoses include traumatic injuries, TBI, fractures, chest tube cases, bariatric and general surgery
• RNs work with complex wound care, drains, devices, and respiratory support including chest tubes
• Stable and chronic vent management with RT available 24/7
• Weekend night shifts are required (Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday)
• Floating to like units (floor or stepdown) is required
• EPIC EMR is used in this facility
• Royal Blue scrubs required
• High-impact, fast-paced environment with a collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Responsible for managing patients on Heparin, PCA drips (floor) and Insulin, Cardizem drips (stepdown), with no pressors
• RNs validate cardiac monitor readings
• Floor and stepdown environments provide experience with both breadth and depth of patient care
• Holiday coverage will align with permanent staff holiday rotation
• Clinical Associates (nurse aides) provide support on the unit when fully staffed
• Successful completion of required orientation for the specific unit
• Stepdown unit requires passing EKG testing if assigned at certain facilities
• First time travelers will be considered
• No local travelers allowed within a 50-mile radius of the facility

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a relevant setting
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with complex wound care, drains, chest tubes, respiratory support, traumatic injuries, and spinal cord injury care is required
• Must be able to read cardiac strips
• Drivers license address must be outside 50 miles from facility
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless medical or religious exemption is approved
• Candidates with prior permanent employment at any WVU Medicine location must have a 2-year break before consideration
• Travelers who have worked within the WVU system for one year must have a 2-year break before returning

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts