Neuro Med-Surg RN
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Med/Surg night shift position requiring strong neuro experience and current NIHSS certification.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital on a 20-bed Neuro Med/Surg unit (6 West)
• Patient population includes neurosciences, stroke, seizures, deep brain stimulators (DBS), surgical/post-op spines, and neurological disorders
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6 for floor patients
• Nursing aides are present on the unit with a ratio of 1:7-10
• Telemetry is present on the unit; RNs are not required to read strips but must document verification of monitor tech strip readings in Epic
• Respiratory therapy is available 24/7 and manages floor vents; RNs are not required to have vent experience
• Charge nurse coverage is available 24/7
• Common drips include Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin; titration is performed per physician orders
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend nights: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
• Floating may be required to units 7E, 7W, 7NE, or 10E as first priority, then to other hospital units as needed
• Charting system: Epic (experience required)

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS — both must be in hand at time of consideration
• ACLS preferred
• Strong neuro nursing experience required
• Proficiency with G-tube management required
• Recent Epic experience required
• Drivers license required for consideration

Additional Information

• BSN is not required for this position
• Orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit
• Scrub colors: any combination of white and royal blue
• Holiday rotation coverage is expected
• Travelers must be flexible with scheduling; 3 consecutive shifts may be possible but are not guaranteed
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before re-applying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• Two references are required for consideration: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN); if the candidate worked a permanent position in the last 12 months, one supervisor reference must be from that facility
• A skills checklist completed within the past year is required for consideration
• Copies of certifications and a driver's license are required for consideration
• Any background hits must be disclosed at the time of consideration