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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown (8NE) position at a Level 1 Trauma Center in West Virginia, with telemetry monitoring, drip titration, and night shift requirements.
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Work setting is an acute care stepdown unit (8NE) within a Level 1 Trauma Center — the only Level 1 trauma center in West Virginia
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24-bed unit with all beds designated as stepdown level care, all equipped with telemetry monitoring
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Patient population includes traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic fractures, complex trauma, respiratory-compromised patients, reconstructive plastic surgery (microvascular free flaps), advanced diabetic management, general surgical, and complex wound management cases
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Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3, supported by clinical associates (typically 3 aides for 24 patients)
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RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, Labetalol, and Amiodarone; no sedative drips on this unit
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Respiratory therapy equipment includes BiPAP, CPAP, and chronic/non-weaning vents
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All 24 beds have telemetry monitoring; telemetry techs read strips centrally, but RNs must have basic EKG interpretation skills
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Video monitoring is also in use for patient safety
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11 rooms are equipped with in-ceiling lifts to support early patient mobilization
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EMR: Epic
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12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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Weekend requirement: every other weekend depending on staffing
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Holiday coverage required on a rotational basis
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No on-call or standby requirement
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Floating is done on a rotational basis alongside regular staff; travelers are placed into the rotation
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Active WV RN license or compact RN license required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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BSN is not required
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Basic EKG interpretation skills required
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Strong assessment skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment required
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Experience with drip titration required
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A valid, unexpired driver's license is required for consideration
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Candidate's driver's license address must reflect a residence more than 50 miles from the facility
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Unit orientation is conducted with a clinical preceptor
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Unit charge nurse is present on the unit; house supervisors and night shift supervisors are available 24/7 throughout the hospital
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Royal blue scrubs required
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Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before being considered
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Travelers who have worked within the WVU system for a cumulative total of one year must also take a 2-year break before returning
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All candidates interview directly with a unit manager
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Two references are required for consideration: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN)
