Neuro Medical-Surgical RN
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Med/Surg position requiring strong neuro experience, Epic proficiency, and NIHSS certification for a weekend day shift schedule.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting 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 of 1:5-6 for floor patients; nurse aides are present on the unit with a ratio of 1:7-10
• Telemetry is present on the unit; RNs verify and document monitor tech strip readings in Epic rather than reading strips independently
• RT is available 24/7 and manages floor vents; RNs are not required to have vent experience
• Charge nurse support is available 24/7
• Titration of drips is performed per physician orders; common drips include Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekend day schedule: 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
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — NIHSS must be in hand at time of consideration; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong neuro nursing experience required
• Recent Epic experience required
• Proficiency and frequent experience with G-tubes required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration
• 2 references required: 1 supervisor reference (from a permanent facility if applicable within the last 12 months) and 1 peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN)
• Skills checklist completed within the past year required
• Any background hits must be disclosed at the time of consideration

Additional Information

• Scrub dress code: any combination of white and royal blue
• Orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit
• Travelers are expected to participate in the holiday rotation
• 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 minimum 2-year break before being considered
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without a 2-year break
• Candidates may only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time