Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Morgantown, WV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Morgantown, WV
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 900081

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Neuro Stepdown & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit)

Location


Morgantown, WV | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 31-bed Neuro Stepdown and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), maintaining a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio for Stepdown and 1:5-6 for EMU patients
• Care for higher-acuity neuroscience patients including strokes, seizures, craniotomies, and post-surgical neuro cases; administer and monitor care for patients post-neurological intervention per physician orders
• Perform and document NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) assessments and implement stroke care protocols as directed
• Monitor and manage titratable and set-rate drips (including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin) per physician orders and applicable unit protocols
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including 24/7 Charge Nurse coverage, Respiratory Therapy, and nurse aides; participate in holiday and every-other-weekend scheduling rotations
• Float as needed to sister units and maintain compliance with unit dress code (Royal Blue scrubs)

• Active RN license in good standing; any license history issues must be disclosed at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Strong, demonstrated Neuro experience with a history of caring for stroke patients and implementing NIH Stroke Scale assessments
• EPIC EMR experience required
• COVID-19 vaccination required (fully vaccinated); medical or religious exemption requests must be submitted promptly for review and approval
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience with External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) preferred
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring in a stepdown environment
• Flexibility with scheduling, including the ability to work 3 consecutive shifts when operationally needed

• Work within a specialized Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Inpatient Stepdown Unit, gaining exposure to a high-acuity, clinically rich neuroscience patient population
• Benefit from 24/7 Charge Nurse support, dedicated Respiratory Therapy coverage, and structured unit orientation to set you up for success