Neuro Stepdown RN
Morgantown, WV
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Neuro Stepdown & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit)

Location

Morgantown, WV | Inpatient Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3 × 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 31-bed Neuroscience Stepdown and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), maintaining a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio on the Stepdown side and 1:5–6 on the EMU floor
• Care for higher-acuity neuroscience patients including those with strokes, seizures, craniotomies, and EVDs, and monitor and implement NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) assessments
• Administer and monitor set-rate and protocol-driven drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin per physician orders
• Collaborate with a 24/7 Charge Nurse, nurse aides, and Respiratory Therapy staff who manage floor ventilators; RNs are not required to independently manage ventilators
• Participate in weekend rotation (every other weekend or 2 weekend shifts per schedule) and holiday rotation as required
• Maintain flexibility for potential float assignments to sister units within the facility

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing; any license history issues must be disclosed at time of submission
• BLS certification required and must be in hand at time of submission
• NIHSS certification required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Strong, demonstrated Neuroscience / Neuro Stepdown clinical experience, including a history of caring for stroke patients and implementing NIH Stroke Scale assessments
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• COVID-19 vaccination required (fully vaccinated: 2-dose Moderna or Pfizer series, or single-dose J&J); medical or religious exemption requests must be submitted promptly for review
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience with External Ventricular Drains (EVDs)
• Prior travel nursing experience in a Neuro Stepdown or comparable high-acuity inpatient setting

Why Join Us

• Work within a specialized Neuroscience Stepdown environment at a high-volume academic medical center, gaining exposure to complex neurological diagnoses including stroke, epilepsy monitoring, and post-craniotomy care
• Benefit from strong unit support including a 24/7 Charge Nurse presence, dedicated nurse aides, and around-the-clock Respiratory Therapy coverage