Travel RN - Neuro Stepdown & EMU - $2,380 per week

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: 03/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Mar 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Stepdown & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) position requiring strong neuro experience, NIHSS certification, and Epic proficiency. Details Acute care hospital setting on a 31-bed Neuro Stepdown & EMU unit (25 Stepdown beds, 6 EMU beds) Patient population includes higher-acuity neuroscience patients with diagnoses such as strokes, seizures, craniotomies, and epilepsy monitoring EVD experience preferred; TPA patients (24 hours post-TPA) are managed by permanent staff only Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3 for Stepdown and 1:5-6 for the EMU floor Nurse aides available on the unit at a ratio of 1:8-9, with 4 aides per shift Charge Nurse available 24/7 and RT available 24/7 to manage floor vents; RNs are not required to have vent experience Telemetry is present on the unit; RNs are not required to read strips Common drips include Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin; titration is performed per physician orders or approved protocols Day shift: 7:00am–7:30pm, 12-hour shifts Every other weekend or 2 weekend shifts per schedule required No on-call requirement Floating may be required to units 7E, 7W, 7NE, or 10W Charting system: Epic (experience required) Requirements Active WV or Compact RN license required BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Strong neuro or neuro stepdown nursing experience required Epic EMR experience required BSN not required Driver's license with an address more than 50 miles from the facility required Two professional references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN) Skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration Copies of certifications and driver's license required for consideration Any license history issues must be disclosed upfront Additional Information Provide stepdown-level nursing care to higher-acuity neuroscience patients including stroke, seizure, craniotomy, and epilepsy monitoring cases Unit orientation consists of 2 shifts on the unit Holiday coverage is required as part of the traveler rotation Royal blue scrubs required COVID vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions may be requested via an exemption form subject to approval Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before re-applying Travelers who have worked within the WVU system for a cumulative year must also take a 2-year break before re-applying Candidates may only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time 13-week contract American Traveler Job ID #P-680052. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown 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. Why Vivian Health? Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.

Created: 2026-03-07