Stepdown RN
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Stepdown Telemetry position requiring a WV or compact license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on the 7W Stepdown unit
• Unit consists of 32 beds: 12 Stepdown and 20 MedSurg 'Floor' beds
• Typical patient population includes MedSurg cases, chest pain, COPD, AMS, pneumonia, UTI, abdominal pain, and hospice patients
• Stepdown nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3; MedSurg floor ratio is 1:4-6
• Telemetry monitoring is required; RNs collaborate with monitor techs and must read telemetry strips
• Drip titration required in Stepdown; floor receives PCAs and heparin
• Night shifts: Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Floating to any floor or stepdown unit may be required
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Royal blue scrubs are required
• Main responsibilities include providing Stepdown and MedSurg level care, monitoring telemetry, and titrating drips
• Support structure includes a dedicated charge nurse and an available house supervisor
• Travelers may be required to work holidays in line with staff schedules
• Previous permanent employees or travelers at the facility/system must have a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers cannot work within the health system for more than one year at a time; a two-year break is then required
• First time travelers are welcome to apply
• Assignment requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience
• Current BLS certification required
• Driver’s license address must be outside a 50-mile radius from the facility
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless medical or religious exemption documentation is approved
• Must pass EKG testing for Stepdown unit consideration at some facilities

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