Float Pool Med Surg Tele Stepdown RN
Uniontown, PA
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 Float Pool (Med/Surg Tele/Stepdown) position requiring at least 2 years of experience, ACLS, and the ability to float across multiple unit types including Med/Surg, Stepdown, Rehab, and ED Holding.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting floating between Med/Surg, Stepdown (IMCU/3W), IRU (Rehab), and ED Holding units
• Med/Surg units (1W and 2E) are private-room units with 28–29 beds each; Stepdown (3W) is a 28-bed private-room unit
• Med/Surg patient population includes post-surgical, orthopedic, pneumonia, dialysis, palliative/hospice, end-of-life, and low-volume inpatient chemotherapy patients
• Stepdown patient population is heavy cardiac, including dysrhythmias, CVAs, ICU downgrades, and a general mix of complex cases
• Med/Surg nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6–7; Stepdown ratio is 1:4–5 (1:6 if Med/Surg acuity)
• Stepdown RNs must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips; the unit also serves as the central monitor station for the entire hospital
• Drips on Med/Surg include Heparin and comfort-measure MSO4; no cardiac drips — Stepdown requires titration of Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Heparin (insulin is set-rate only; no sedation drips)
• BiPAP, CPAP, and High Flow oxygen are used on both unit types and are managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Charting system is Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7:30a); weekends as scheduled
• Every-other-weekend requirement; Stepdown nights require Friday/Saturday/Sunday coverage
• Holiday coverage is worked into the permanent staff rotation

Requirements

• Active RN license — PA license or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS required for Stepdown assignments
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Telemetry strip reading and interpretation skills required for Stepdown assignments
• Ability to titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips required for Stepdown assignments
• Comfort working with both COVID-positive ('dirty') and standard ('clean') patients simultaneously on Med/Surg
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Copies of all current certifications required for consideration
• 2 references required: 1 supervisor reference (from a permanent facility if worked perm within the last 12 months) and 1 peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN)

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• Med/Surg orientation consists of 1 shift with a preceptor; Stepdown orientation consists of 2 shifts with a preceptor
• Hospitalist is in-house 24/7; Intensivist is on-site 7 days/week 7a–7p and on-call after hours on the Stepdown unit
• Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy are both available in-house 24/7
• No IV team — difficult IV access is supported by ICU charge nurses or the ICU Director
• CNA support is available on day/mid shifts but not overnight on either unit type
• Navy blue scrubs are required; jackets, if worn, must also be navy blue
• Block scheduling is permitted as long as unit needs are met