Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 24-bed stepdown unit serving a medical/surgical/trauma population, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic fractures, and complex trauma cases. Support care for reconstructive/microvascular plastic surgery patients, advanced diabetic management, complex wound management, and general surgical patients.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Morgantown, WV
Description
Job Title
RN (Registered Nurse) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location
Morgantown, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Weeknights and Weekends | Holidays on a rotational basis
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a 24-bed stepdown unit serving a medical/surgical/trauma population, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic fractures, and complex trauma cases
Titrate drips including cardizem, labetalol, amiodarone, and others as required by patient condition
Manage respiratory-compromised patients including BiPAP, CPAP, tracheostomies, and chronic vent-dependent patients (no active weaning)
Perform hemodynamic monitoring and basic EKG interpretation across all 24 continuously monitored beds
Support care for reconstructive/microvascular plastic surgery patients, advanced diabetic management, complex wound management, and general surgical patients
Float on a rotational basis with other unit staff as needed
Required Qualifications
Active RN (Registered Nurse) license valid in the state of West Virginia
BLS certification (required and must be current/unexpired)
Strong patient assessment skills with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Basic EKG interpretation skills
Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in a stepdown, PCU, IMC, or Level 1 trauma setting
Familiarity with BiPAP/CPAP management and blood gas interpretation
Experience with microvascular free flap post-operative care or advanced wound management
Experience managing complex diabetic patients (Type 1 and Type 2)
Why Join Us
Work within a Level 1 Trauma Center — the only one in the state — offering exposure to a high-acuity, diverse patient population and exceptional clinical learning opportunities
Benefit from a structured support system including unit charge nurses, 24/7 house supervisors, telemetry technicians, clinical associates, and a dedicated clinical preceptor during orientation