PCU / Stepdown

Neuro Stepdown & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) — Registered Nurse

Morgantown, WV | 13-Week Contract | Nights

This position is based on a combined Neuro Stepdown and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, caring for higher-acuity neuroscience patients across two distinct care areas. Candidates must bring strong neuro experience and a solid foundation in stroke care.

Unit & Patient Population

• Higher-acuity neuroscience patients including strokes, seizures, craniotomies, and EMU monitoring cases
• External ventricular drain (EVD) experience preferred; perm staff typically manage EVD patients
• Titratable drips in use (amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, Nipride, ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, insulin) — titration per physician order and protocol
• Telemetry present on the unit; RNs are not required to read strips
• Respiratory therapy available around the clock for ventilator management

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Three consecutive shifts may be accommodated but are not guaranteed
• Every-other-weekend requirement or 2 weekend shifts per schedule
• Holiday rotation required
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7; nurse aide support on each shift

Float & Cancellation

• Potential float to neighboring units
• Cancellation policy: 2 shifts per 13-week contract
• Guaranteed hours: 48 per week

Requirements

• Strong neuro experience required, including stroke assessment and NIHSS implementation
• BLS and NIHSS certification required at time of submission; ACLS preferred
• Stepdown-qualified RNs required
• COVID vaccination required
• Scrub color: Royal blue
• Unit orientation: 2 shifts