Travel Stepdown RN

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

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Stepdown unit position requiring strong Med Surg stepdown experience and the ability to titrate drips and read telemetry strips.

• Acute care Stepdown unit with 32 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:3 for stepdown assignments or 1:4 for combo assignments (2 stepdown/2 floor or 3 stepdown/1 floor patients)
• Common diagnoses include post-surgical thoracic and medicine patients
• Titration of drips with specific parameters per MD orders, including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Nitro, Esmolol, Heparin, and Lasix (no vasopressors)
• RNs interpret and chart patient rhythm with assessment every 4 hours or more often during medication titration
• Unit uses centralized telemetry monitoring at the nurses station and in patient rooms, with Centralized Telemetry interpreting and placing EKG strips into charts
• Unit supported by 1 Charge Nurse, 3 House Supervisors in-house, and 3-4 CNAs per shift
• Respiratory equipment includes BiPap and trach care, no ventilators
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Rotating weekend requirement of 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule (Sat, Sun, Sat)
• Holiday coverage required if needed
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating is very rare

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Strong Med Surg Stepdown experience required
• Must be able to titrate drips and interpret telemetry strips
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• BSN not required
• Unexpired driver's license copy required for consideration

• Complete 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with exemption forms available for medical or religious reasons
• Candidates may only be submitted to one position within the WVU system at a time
• Driver's license address must be outside 50 miles from the facility
• Previous perm employees must have a 2-year break before reapplying
• Previous travelers who completed a full year must have a 2-year break before returning
• Cancellation policy allows 2 shifts per 13-week contract

American Traveler Job  #P-783186. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Stepdown

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.