Travel
PCU / Stepdown
Morgantown, WV
Neuro Stepdown & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) — Travel RN
Morgantown, WV | 13-Week Contract | Nights
This travel nursing opportunity is in a combined Neuro Stepdown and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit caring for higher-acuity neuroscience patients. The unit manages strokes, seizures, craniotomies, post-TPA monitoring (24-hour post-TPA care managed by permanent staff), and patients with external ventricular drains (EVD experience preferred but not required).
Shift & Schedule
- 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Three shifts per week; consecutive shifts allowed but not guaranteed
- Every other weekend, or two weekend shifts per schedule
- Holiday rotation participation required
Clinical Details
- Stepdown patients are higher-acuity neurological cases; EMU patients include epilepsy monitoring
- Titratable drips may include Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, and insulin — titration per physician order/protocol
- Telemetry is present on the unit; RNs are not required to read strips
- Respiratory therapy is available around the clock; RNs are not required to manage ventilators
- Charge nurse coverage 24/7; nurse aide support on each shift
- Possible float to other neuroscience or medical-surgical units within the system
Requirements
- Active RN license (willing to wait for West Virginia licensure)
- Strong neuro background with demonstrated stroke care experience
- NIHSS certification required at time of submission
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- COVID vaccination required (exemption process available)
- BSN not required
Contract Details
- Duration: 13 weeks (91 days)
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Cancellation allowance: 2 shifts per contract
- Orientation: 2 shifts on the unit
- Scrub color: Royal Blue