Travel Stepdown​/MedSurg RN

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

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  07/27/2026
• 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:
  
  Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Med Surg position requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience and stepdown-specific skills, including drip titration and telemetry monitoring.

• Acute care stepdown and med/surg unit with 20 beds
• Patient population includes respiratory issues, weakness, UTI, AKI, and chest pain
• Stepdown nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3; floor ratio is 1:5-6
• Two nursing aides are assigned per shift
• RNs are required to titrate drips including heparin, insulin, Cardizem, and amiodarone
• Telemetry is present on the unit and monitored remotely at Ruby
• RT equipment in use includes CPAP, BiPap, and high-flow oxygen
• EMR:
  Epic
• 12-hour night shifts
• 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• Holiday rotation required (evenings or days)
• No on-call or standby requirement
• No floating requirement

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA) and ACLS
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Stepdown experience required
• Valid, unexpired driver's license required for consideration
• Any licensing encumbrances or disciplinary history must be disclosed

• Unit orientation provided
• Royal blue scrubs required
• A house supervisor is on staff; no charge nurse on unit
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for this position
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without a 2-year break
• 2 references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference and 1 peer or additional supervisor reference; if the candidate worked a permanent position within the last 12 months, one supervisor reference must be from that employer
• 13-week contract

American Traveler Job  #P-733030. 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 Tele

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.