Travel Trauma & General Surgery Inpatient Stepdown RN - $2,434 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Morgantown, West Virginia.

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• 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 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Trauma & General Surgery Stepdown/Med-Surg unit, requiring Level 1 trauma experience and Epic proficiency for a 13-week night shift contract in West Virginia.

• Acute care inpatient unit specializing in trauma and general surgery, also recognized as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center
• Unit operates as both stepdown and floor, with 30 total beds (12 floor, 18 stepdown)
• Patient population includes multi-trauma, TBI, fractures, general surgery (cholecystectomies, ostomies), bariatric surgery, and complex spinal cord injuries
• Patient ratios are 1:6 for floor (med-surg) patients and 1:3 for stepdown patients
• Common drips include heparin and PCAs on the floor; insulin, Cardizem, and other non-pressors on the stepdown
• Telemetry is present on the unit; monitor techs read and run strips, but RNs must be able to validate and read strips independently
• RT is available 24/7 and the unit manages stable/chronic vent patients only
• EMR is Epic; experience is required
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend night schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, Monday rotation
• Every-other-weekend or 2 weekends per 4-week schedule required
• Floating to like units (floor/stepdown) is required
• 13-week contract

• Active WV RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with 1:6 patient ratios required
• Experience with complex wound care, drains, devices, traumatic injuries, chest tubes, respiratory support, TBIs, and complex spinal cord injuries required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., charge RN)
• Driver's license and copies of certifications required for consideration

• High-acuity, fast-paced unit where nurses are expected to practice at the top of their scope
• Nurses collaborate with care management, surgical and medical services, rehabilitation, and perioperative services
• Clinical Associates (nurse aides) are available on the unit, with up to 4 when fully staffed
• A dedicated free charge nurse is budgeted 24/7, with a house supervisor also available
• Holiday coverage is integrated into the permanent staff holiday schedule as needed
• Scrub color is royal blue
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before applying
• Travelers who have reached one cumulative year of experience within the WVU system must also take a 2-year break before returning
• All interviews are conducted directly with a unit manager
• Skills checklist completed within the past year is required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-714050. 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 - Med/Surg

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.