Neuro Med/Surg RN
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 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.

Details

• 20-bed Neuro Med/Surg unit (14 floor beds) in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes neurosciences, deep brain stimulators (DBS), stroke, seizures, surgical/post-op spines, and neurological disorders
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 for floor patients; nurse aides available with a ratio of 1:7-10
• Telemetry is present on the unit; RNs verify monitor tech strip readings in Epic but are not required to read strips independently
• G-tube management is a frequent and required skill on this unit
• Common drips include Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin; titration is performed per physician orders or protocol
• RT is available 24/7 and manages floor vents; RNs are not required to have vent experience
• Charge nurse support is available 24/7
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekend position: 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
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required; NIHSS must be in hand at time of consideration
• ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong, recent neuro nursing experience required
• Proficiency with G-tube management required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Scrub color requirement: any combination of white and royal blue
• Unit orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit
• Travelers are expected to participate in the holiday rotation
• Any background hits must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local travelers are not accepted
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being eligible to return
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year before a 2-year break is required
• Candidates may only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time
• A driver's license copy is required for consideration
• 2 references are required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN)
• A skills checklist completed within the past year is required for consideration