Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse - $2,290 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: 06/01/2026
• 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: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown Unit (8SE) night shift position requiring strong MedSurg Stepdown experience, drip titration skills, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.

Details

• Work in a 32-bed Stepdown unit at an acute care hospital
• Post-surgical thoracic and medical patients are the primary population
• Patient ratios are 1:3 for stepdown assignments and 1:4 for combo assignments (mix of stepdown and floor patients)
• RNs are required to titrate drips within MD-ordered parameters; common drips include Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Nitroglycerin, Esmolol, Heparin, and Lasix (no vasopressors)
• RNs interpret and document patient cardiac rhythms with each assessment Q4hr, or more frequently during drip titration
• Centralized telemetry monitors are available at the nurses station and in patient rooms; centralized telemetry interprets and files EKG strips into patient charts
• BiPAP and trach patients are present; no ventilator patients on this unit
• Charting is performed using Epic EMR
• 12-hour night shifts
• 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday rotation)
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Floating is rare
• 3-shift unit orientation provided
• 3–4 CNAs are on the unit per shift, supported by 1 Charge Nurse and 3 House Supervisors in-house
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong MedSurg Stepdown experience required
• Demonstrated ability to titrate drips and interpret cardiac rhythm strips required
• Driver's license with an address located more than 50 miles from the facility required
• A valid, unexpired driver's license must be provided for consideration
• COVID-19 vaccination required (2-dose Moderna or Pfizer series, or single-dose J&J); medical or religious exemption requests are considered on a case-by-case basis

Additional Information

• Scrub color is Royal Blue
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being considered
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year; once the one-year mark is reached, a 2-year break is required before returning
• All candidates will interview directly with a unit manager
• 2 supervisor and peer references are required for consideration, including a skills checklist completed within the past year

American Traveler Job ID #P-710189. 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.