Stepdown / MedSurg RN
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,434/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care524 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Stepdown/Med-Surg unit requiring at least 1 year of experience and EPIC charting proficiency.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting on a 29-bed Stepdown/Med-Surg flex unit
- Unit serves both floor and stepdown patients based on hospital needs
- Diverse medical patient population
- Nurse:patient ratios of 3:1 for stepdown and 6:1 for floor assignments
- Clinical Associates support staff maintain a target ratio of 1:10
- EPIC EMR used for charting
- 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7:30a
- Weekend schedule required, working every Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday
- No call or standby requirements
- First to float or be pulled to other floor/stepdown units
- RNs titrate drips per orders including heparin, insulin, anti-hypertensives, antiarrhythmics, phenobarbital, ketamine, and PCA medications (morphine/dilaudid/fentanyl), and TPN
- Remote telemetry surveillance center and central monitoring available; RNs not required to read their own strips
- Phillips telemetry monitoring equipment used
- CPAP and BiPAP seen on both floor and stepdown; HiFlow and vents seen in stepdown
- Charge RNs and House Supervisors available 24/7
Requirements
- Active WV or compact RN license required
- BLS certification (AHA) required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- BSN not required
- Able to manage a 6-patient med-surg or 3-patient stepdown assignment
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care across a flexible stepdown/med-surg unit
- Expect to work approximately half of all recognized hospital holidays
- Scrub colors limited to royal blue and white combinations
- First-time travelers and new grads are welcome to apply
- Local candidates not accepted; radius rule requires residing more than 50 miles from the facility
- Returning travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying to any WVU Medicine location
- Travelers may not work within WVU Medicine facilities for longer than one year before taking a mandatory 2-year break
- Cumulative experience across assignments applies toward the 1-year limit
Facility
Ruby Memorial Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Ruby Memorial Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 524 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona has been an incredible recruiter to work with during my job search for travel vascular sonography positions. From our very first conversation, she took the time to actually understand what I was looking for, not just throwing generic openings at me, but paying attention to my specialty, my preferences, and my timeline. She's responsive, communicative, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit rather than just filling a slot. Any time I had a question, she got back to me quickly with clear, honest answers. No runaround, no overselling a position just to close it out. Working with Sebrona has made the often stressful process of job hunting feel a lot more manageable. I'd recommend her to any traveler looking for a recruiter who actually listens and follows through.
Cons
None
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Morgantown, WV
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Morgantown, WV here's what you should know:- Morgantown's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs in Morgantown are around 82°F, with winter lows around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Morgantown and can be found with relative ease.
- Morgantown is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system in place for those who prefer not to drive.
- Morgantown has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the surrounding mountainous terrain.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Morgantown.
- Morgantown offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and international cuisine.
- It has a vibrant art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can partake in various outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
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