Job Opportunity – Trauma Stepdown RN – West Virginia
Start Date: October 29, 2026
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 3x12 or 4x12 options available. Every other weekend required. Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs. Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
Highlights:
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37-bed unit including 25 medical/surgical trauma telemetry beds, 6 trauma stepdown beds, and 6 pediatric beds (travelers typically assigned to adult populations only)
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Level 1 Trauma Center - major teaching hospital with multidisciplinary team approach
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Patient ratios: 1:5 on floor; 1:3 in stepdown unit
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Cerner charting system in 855-bed acute care facility
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36-hour or 48-hour contract options available with flexible scheduling requests considered
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Orientation held every other Thursday with comprehensive onboarding support
Requirements:
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Active West Virginia or Compact RN license (pending license accepted for submission)
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Minimum 2 years RN experience; minimum 1 year in-specialty experience required
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PCU, IMC, Trauma, or Stepdown experience preferred; first-time travelers accepted if experienced in ICU/Trauma
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BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association required)
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CPI certification and Fit Test required; TNCC preferred
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Skills required: IV start, ventilator management, telemetry, Level 1 Trauma experience, conscious sedation
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Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only during flu season October 1 - March 31)
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Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from past 2 years
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Must reside 100+ miles from facility (75-99 miles considered case-by-case)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a premier Level 1 Trauma Center where you'll provide critical care to multi-system trauma and surgical patients using advanced skills including ventilator management, critical drips, epidural management, and arterial line care. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a strong interdisciplinary team including IV therapy, respiratory services, physical therapy, and pharmacy support, while making a meaningful impact on complex patient populations. The facility supports work-life balance with flexible contract options and consideration for schedule requests.
