Critical Care Step-Down RN
Beckley, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Critical Care Step-Down position requiring 2+ years of experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Details

• Critical Care Step-Down unit within a Level 3 trauma hospital
• Cardiac and pulmonary specialty population, ages 18 and up
• 22-bed unit with 4:1 patient ratios
• Uses cardiac monitors, suction, O2, and vital sign machines
• Documents in Meditech EHR, which candidates must know
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a
• Work every other weekend (24 hours)
• No on-call requirements
• First to float among staff

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required
• Strong multitasking, assessment, and critical thinking skills required
• Meditech EHR experience required

Additional Information

• Care for patients with cardiac conditions, sepsis, acute respiratory failure, CHF exacerbation, post-op needs, and CIWA protocols
• Preferred experience with post cardiac cath care and peritoneal dialysis
• Team-oriented, empathetic, and extroverted personality fit preferred
• Navy blue scrubs required; hoodies, sweatshirts, and non-facility t-shirts not permitted on Fridays
• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel assignment
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment