Travel RN - Trauma & General Surgery Stepdown - $2,272 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: 03/23/2026 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: Mar 23, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Trauma & General Surgery Stepdown/Floor position requiring telemetry strip reading and complex wound care experience, working night shifts on weekends. Details Work in a 30–33 bed Trauma & General Surgery inpatient unit that includes both stepdown and floor-level care Unit is also a nationally recognized Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center Patient population includes multi-trauma, TBI, fractures, complex spinal cord injuries, chest-wall injuries, general surgery (cholecystectomies, ostomies, etc.), bariatric surgery, and general med-surg patients Stepdown patient ratio is 1:3; floor patient ratio is 1:6 Common drips include heparin and PCAs on the floor; insulin, Cardizem, and other non-pressors on the stepdown Unit has telemetry with monitor techs who read and run strips; RNs must be able to validate and read strips independently Stable/chronic ventilator patients present on the unit; respiratory therapy is available 24/7 EMR is Epic 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) Weekend nights required: Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday, every other weekend or 2 weekends per 4-week schedule Floating to like units (floor and stepdown) is required 13-week contract Requirements Active WV or Compact RN license required BLS certification required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Experience with complex wound care, drains, devices, chest tubes, respiratory support, TBIs, complex spinal cord injuries, and traumatic injuries required Ability to read and validate telemetry strips required Epic EMR experience preferred Driver's license with an address more than 50 miles from the facility required Two references required for consideration: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (if permanent employment within the last 12 months, one supervisor reference must be from that facility) Current skills checklist (within the past year) required for consideration Copies of certifications and driver's license required for consideration COVID vaccination required (Moderna, Pfizer, or J&J); medical or religious exemptions may be requested Additional Information High-acuity, fast-paced unit where nurses practice at the top of their scope across two levels of care — floor and stepdown Collaborative team environment working alongside care management, surgical and medical services, rehabilitation, and perioperative services Staffing support includes a budgeted free charge nurse available 24/7, a house supervisor, and Clinical Associates (nurse aides) when fully staffed Holiday coverage is integrated into the permanent staff holiday schedule as needed Royal blue scrubs required Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before applying Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year; a 2-year break is required after reaching that threshold Work history covering 7 years (or from graduation, whichever is less) with no gaps greater than 30 days is required for consideration; each entry should note hospital size, unit size, trauma level, and whether it is a teaching facility American Traveler Job ID P-681330. 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.