Trauma Stepdown RN
Charleston, WV
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,319/weekOverview
- Start Date10/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
5S Trauma Stepdown RN
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Charleston, West Virginia
- Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- 3x12 or 4x12 schedule options
- 36 or 48 hour contract options
- 36 hours guaranteed
- Every other weekend required
- Weekdays, EOW, float
- May be called off 1 time per 2-week pay period if necessary
- Blocked schedule requests may be accommodated
- Holiday RTO requests should be limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
Unit Details
- 5S Trauma Stepdown (IMC/PCU)
- 25 floor beds, 6 step-down beds, 6 peds beds
- Intermediate care stepdown unit with an intermediate level of care
- Multidisciplinary team approach for multi-system-injured trauma patients and surgical patients
- Travelers are not required to see peds patients
- The unit may use a traveler for floor beds only
- Ratios: Floor RN 1:5; SDU 1:3
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in West Virginia
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- Driver's License
- CPI
- IV Start
- Ventilator management
- Conscious Sedation experience
- Trauma experience
Preferred Qualifications
- TNCC
- Background in PCU, IMC, Trauma, or SDU
Required Skills
- Vents
- Telemetry
- Level 1 trauma experience
Float Scope
- Clinician can be floated within scope to meet facility needs
Additional Notes
- Orientation/start dates are held every other week on Thursday
- Flu shot is required during flu season unless a valid medical exemption is approved
- COVID vaccine is not required
- Parking is free for travelers
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
Cons
None
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We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Charleston, WV
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Charleston, WV here's what you should know:- 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 of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
- Average winter highs of 42°F and lows of 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Charleston offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scenes, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and local sports events to enjoy.
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