Job Description

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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Job Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown unit position specializing in trauma and general surgery with weekend night shifts and a WV or compact RN license requirement.

\n \n Responsibilities\n

• Position is in an acute care hospital Stepdown unit with floor and step-down beds
• Unit serves trauma, general surgery, bariatric surgery, and multi-trauma patients
• Unit has 30-33 beds: 12-15 floor, 18 stepdown
• Patient ratios are 1:6 for floor and 1:3 for stepdown
• Common diagnoses include traumatic injuries, TBI, fractures, chest tube cases, bariatric and general surgery
• RNs work with complex wound care, drains, devices, and respiratory support including chest tubes
• Stable and chronic vent management with RT available 24/7
• Weekend night shifts are required (Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday)
• Floating to like units (floor or stepdown) is required
• EPIC EMR is used in this facility
• Royal Blue scrubs required
• High-impact, fast-paced environment with a collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Responsible for managing patients on Heparin, PCA drips (floor) and Insulin, Cardizem drips (stepdown), with no pressors
• RNs validate cardiac monitor readings
• Floor and stepdown environments provide experience with both breadth and depth of patient care
• Holiday coverage will align with permanent staff holiday rotation
• Clinical Associates (nurse aides) provide support on the unit when fully staffed
• Successful completion of required orientation for the specific unit
• Stepdown unit requires passing EKG testing if assigned at certain facilities
• First time travelers will be considered
• No local travelers allowed within a 50-mile radius of the facility

\n \n Requirements\n

• Active WV or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a relevant setting
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with complex wound care, drains, chest tubes, respiratory support, traumatic injuries, and spinal cord injury care is required
• Must be able to read cardiac strips
• Drivers license address must be outside 50 miles from facility
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless medical or religious exemption is approved
• Candidates with prior permanent employment at any WVU Medicine location must have a 2-year break before consideration
• Travelers who have worked within the WVU system for one year must have a 2-year break before returning

\n Benefits\n

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

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American Traveler Job ID #P-641021. 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.

 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Permanent employment, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work,

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