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

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 trauma stepdown unit with a 2-year minimum acute care requirement and night shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on a 24-bed stepdown unit
• Patient population includes trauma, neuro, medical/surgical, complex wound, respiratory, and diabetic cases
• Unit specializes in brain and spinal cord injuries, complex trauma, chronic vent-dependent and respiratory compromised patients, and post-operative surgical interventions
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:3, supported by clinical associates and aides
• Requires titration of drips such as cardizem, labetalol, and amiodarone
• 24 monitored telemetry beds with central monitoring tech coverage; basic EKG interpretation required by RNs
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Night shifts from 7p-7a with every other weekend and rotating holiday requirements
• No call requirement; floating within unit rotation
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Provide advanced nursing care to acutely ill trauma and med/surg stepdown patients
• Drip titration is required, though no sedative drips are used in this stepdown unit
• 11 rooms are equipped with in-ceiling lifts to promote early patient mobility
• Orientation with a clinical preceptor provided specific to the 8NE unit
• Holiday work is assigned on a rotational basis
• Travel RNs are included in the unit's regular float rotation
• Pass/fail EKG testing required for stepdown nurses
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Extensions not available until 45 days from end of current contract

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care RN experience
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS required
• Ability to interpret basic EKGs and monitor telemetry patients
• Strong assessment skills and adaptability to a fast-paced environment
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility address
• Must provide an unexpired driver’s license for consideration
• Previous perm or traveler employees must have a 2-year separation from any WVU facility

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