Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Morgantown, WV

Administer and monitor set-rate and protocol-driven drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin; titration performed per physician orders and unit protocols. Work within a specialized Neuroscience Stepdown unit at a major academic medical center, gaining exposure to complex neurological cases including stroke, epilepsy monitoring, and post-craniotomy care.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Morgantown, West Virginia, 26501!

Job ID: 901691
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Neuro Stepdown & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit)
Location

Morgantown, WV | Inpatient Stepdown
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3×12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM | Every other weekend or 2 weekend shifts per schedule | Holiday rotation participation expected
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 31-bed Neuroscience Stepdown and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), maintaining a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio on the Stepdown side and 1:5-6 on the EMU floor
• Care for higher-acuity neuroscience patients including those with strokes, seizures, craniotomies, and EVDs
• Implement and document NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) assessments as part of routine stroke patient management
• Administer and monitor set-rate and protocol-driven drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin; titration performed per physician orders and unit protocols
• Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy (available 24/7) for patients on floor vents; RN vent experience is not required
• Participate in holiday rotation and maintain flexibility for potential floating to sister units

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing; any license encumbrances must be disclosed at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Strong, demonstrated Neuro experience with a history of caring for stroke patients and implementing NIH Stroke Scale assessments
• EPIC EMR experience required
• COVID-19 vaccination required (fully vaccinated); medical or religious exemption requests must be submitted with appropriate documentation for review and approval
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience with External Ventricular Drains (EVDs)
• Prior travel nursing experience in a Neuroscience Stepdown or similar high-acuity setting

Why Join Us

• Work within a specialized Neuroscience Stepdown unit at a major academic medical center, gaining exposure to complex neurological cases including stroke, epilepsy monitoring, and post-craniotomy care
• Benefit from 24/7 Charge Nurse coverage, dedicated nurse aide support, and Respiratory Therapy availability, providing a well-resourced team environment