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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift Trauma & General Surgery Stepdown unit requiring Level 1 trauma and Epic experience.
Details
Acute care Trauma & General Surgery Inpatient Stepdown/Med-Surg unit, also a nationally recognized Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center
30-bed unit with 12 floor beds and 18 stepdown beds
Patient ratios of 1:6 for floor patients and 1:3 for stepdown patients
Common diagnoses include multi-trauma, TBI, fractures, general and bariatric surgery, and complex spinal cord injuries
EPIC EMR experience required
Night shift schedule, 7pm-7:30am, working weekend nights (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
Floating to like units (floor/stepdown) is required
Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7
RT support available 24/7 for stable/chronic vent patients
Monitor techs available for telemetry, though RN must be able to read strips
Requirements
Active WV or Compact RN license required
BLS certification required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
EPIC EMR experience required
Level 1 trauma center experience required
1:6 ratio experience required
Experience with complex wound care, drains, devices, traumatic injuries, chest tubes, respiratory support, TBIs, and complex spinal cord injuries required
Additional Information
Work collaboratively with care management, surgical and medical services, rehabilitation services, and perioperative services
Provide care for a variety of complex medical and surgical conditions in a high-impact, fast-paced environment
Holiday coverage required as part of the standard staff holiday schedule
Scrub color required is royal blue
Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility to be eligible for the position
Candidates who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
Travelers cannot work within the WVU system for longer than a year without taking a 2-year break, with cumulative experience applying
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg
About American Traveler
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.
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Worksite address
morgantown, WV, 26501, US
Who can apply
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