Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Morgantown, WV - Now Hiring
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$37 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Morgantown, West Virginia |
About this job
Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care Location: Morgantown, WV Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Neuro Stepdown & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit)
LocationMorgantown, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 31-bed Neuro 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; post-TPA patients are managed by permanent staff
- Implement and document NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) assessments as part of routine stroke patient care
- 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 or approved protocols
- Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy (available 24/7) for patients on floor vents; RNs are not required to independently manage ventilators
- Participate in the holiday rotation and weekend requirements (every other weekend or 2 weekend shifts per schedule); flexibility for floating to other units may be required
- Active, unrestricted RN license with Stepdown-level qualification
- BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required — must be in hand at time of submission
- Strong, demonstrated Neuro experience including history of caring for stroke patients and implementing NIH Stroke Scale assessments
- EPIC EMR experience required
- COVID-19 vaccination required (fully vaccinated: 2-dose Moderna or Pfizer, or 1-dose J&J); medical or religious exemption requests must be submitted promptly for review and approval
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- ACLS certification preferred
- Experience with External Ventricular Drains (EVDs)
- Familiarity with Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) patient population
- Experience working in a Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute or comparable high-acuity neuroscience environment
- Work within a specialized neuroscience stepdown environment supported by a Charge Nurse presence 24/7 and dedicated Nurse Aide coverage each shift
- Gain experience in a dynamic unit combining Neuro Stepdown and Epilepsy Monitoring care, with access to Respiratory Therapy around the clock
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.
To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.
Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.
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