Neuro Stepdown & Epilepsy Monitoring RN
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Stepdown & EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) position requiring strong neuro experience, NIHSS certification, and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a 31-bed Neuro Stepdown & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes higher-acuity neuroscience patients with diagnoses such as stroke, seizures, craniotomies, and post-TPA management
• Stepdown nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3; EMU (floor) ratio is 1:5–6
• Nurse aides are available on the unit with a ratio of 1:8–9
• Charge nurse coverage is available 24/7
• Respiratory therapy is available 24/7 and manages floor vents; RNs are not required to have vent experience
• Telemetry is present on the unit; RNs are not required to read strips
• Titratable drips are managed per physician orders; common drips include Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin
• Charting is performed using Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week; three consecutive shifts may be accommodated but are not guaranteed — travelers must remain flexible
• Every other weekend (EOW) or 2 weekend shifts per schedule required
• Floating may be required to units 7E, 7W, 7NE, or 10W
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong neuro nursing background required, including experience caring for stroke patients and implementing NIH stroke scale assessments
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• BSN not required
• Driver's license address must reflect a residence more than 50 miles from the facility
• Must provide a driver's license copy and copies of all certifications for consideration
• 2 references required: 1 supervisor reference and 1 peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN)

Additional Information

• Provide stepdown-level nursing care to high-acuity neuroscience patients including stroke, seizure, craniotomy, and EMU monitoring cases
• EVD experience is preferred, though perm staff are typically assigned EVD patients; TPA patients 24 hours post-administration are managed by permanent staff only
• Unit orientation consists of 2 shifts on the unit
• Travelers are expected to participate in the holiday rotation
• Royal blue scrubs required
• COVID vaccination is required; medical or religious exemptions may be requested
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being considered
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break