Stepdown Registered Nurse
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown (8NE) position at a Level 1 Trauma Center in West Virginia, with telemetry monitoring, drip titration, and night shift requirements.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care stepdown unit (8NE) within a Level 1 Trauma Center — the only Level 1 trauma center in West Virginia
• 24-bed unit with all beds designated as stepdown level care, all equipped with telemetry monitoring
• Patient population includes traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic fractures, complex trauma, respiratory-compromised patients, reconstructive plastic surgery (microvascular free flaps), advanced diabetic management, general surgical, and complex wound management cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3, supported by clinical associates (typically 3 aides for 24 patients)
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, Labetalol, and Amiodarone; no sedative drips on this unit
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes BiPAP, CPAP, and chronic/non-weaning vents
• All 24 beds have telemetry monitoring; telemetry techs read strips centrally, but RNs must have basic EKG interpretation skills
• Video monitoring is also in use for patient safety
• 11 rooms are equipped with in-ceiling lifts to support early patient mobilization
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend depending on staffing
• Holiday coverage required on a rotational basis
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating is done on a rotational basis alongside regular staff; travelers are placed into the rotation

Requirements

• Active WV RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN is not required
• Basic EKG interpretation skills required
• Strong assessment skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment required
• Experience with drip titration required
• A valid, unexpired driver's license is required for consideration
• Candidate's driver's license address must reflect a residence more than 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Unit orientation is conducted with a clinical preceptor
• Unit charge nurse is present on the unit; house supervisors and night shift supervisors are available 24/7 throughout the hospital
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before being considered
• Travelers who have worked within the WVU system for a cumulative total of one year must also take a 2-year break before returning
• All candidates interview directly with a unit manager
• Two references are required for consideration: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN)