Travel Neuro Med Surg RN - $2,167 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• 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: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg Neuro RN for a night shift contract requiring NIHSS certification and recent Epic experience.

Details

• Acute care setting on a 20-bed Neuro Med/Surg unit (14 floor beds)
• Patient population includes neurosciences, deep brain stimulator (DBS), stroke, seizure, and post-op spine cases
• Floor patient ratios of 1:5-6, with nurse aide ratios of 1:7-10 and 3 aides per shift
• Telemetry available on the unit, with RNs documenting verification of monitor tech strip readings in Epic
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-730a, weekend rotation of Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7 and RT support available around the clock
• Floating required, with priority given to 7E, 7W, 7NE, or 10E before other hospital units
• Titration of drips performed only per physician order or specific protocol

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required, with NIHSS in hand at time of consideration
• ACLS certification preferred
• Strong overall Neuro nursing experience required, including proficiency with G-tubes
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for neurological and post-surgical spine patients on a 24/7-staffed Med/Surg Neuro unit
• Document verification of monitor tech telemetry strip readings in Epic
• Expected to work into the holiday rotation
• Unit/department-specific orientation consists of one shift
• Dress code includes any combination of white and royal blue scrubs
• Up to 3 consecutive shifts may be scheduled, though not guaranteed, requiring scheduling flexibility
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility (100 miles for Princeton Community Hospital) to qualify as travelers
• Former WVU Medicine travelers must complete a 2-year break before reapplying, and cumulative time working within WVU Medicine cannot exceed one year without a 2-year break
• Former permanent staff at Princeton Community, Potomac Valley, and Garrett Regional are not eligible to return as travelers

American Traveler Job ID #P-770219. 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 - Med/Surg - Neuro

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