Neuro MedSurg RN
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 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 13-week night shift contract.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg Neuro unit (6 West) in a hospital setting with 20 beds (14 floor beds)
• Patient population includes neurosciences, deep brain stimulation (DBS), stroke, seizures, surgical/post-op spines, and neurological disorders
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 for floor patients; nurse aide support available 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 readings in Epic
• Respiratory therapy is available 24/7 and manages floor vents; RNs are not required to have vent experience
• Charge nurse support available 24/7
• Common drips include Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin; titration is physician-order driven
• Schedule is 4x12-hour night shifts per week, including weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Weekend night requirement: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday OR Saturday, Sunday, and Monday; on weekday-focused schedules, every other weekend or 3 weekend shifts per schedule
• Floating may be required to units 7E, 7W, 7NE, or 10E as first priority, then elsewhere in the hospital as needed
• EMR: Epic (recent experience required)
• 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
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency and frequent hands-on experience with G-tubes required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Two references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (if permanent employment within the last 12 months, one supervisor reference must be from that facility)
• Skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration
• Any background hits must be disclosed at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Care for a diverse neuro patient population including stroke, seizure, post-op spine, and neurological disorder patients
• G-tube management is a frequent responsibility on this unit
• Unit orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit
• Travelers are expected to participate in the holiday rotation
• Scrub color requirement: any combination of white and royal blue
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for this position (100-mile radius rule applies to certain other WVU facilities)
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being eligible to reapply
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• Candidates may only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time
• Scheduling allows up to 3 consecutive shifts but this is not guaranteed; flexibility is required