# Job Opportunity – Trauma Stepdown RN – West Virginia
Start Date: October 29, 2026
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, weekdays with every other weekend required. Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs. Open to accommodating blocked schedule requests with advance notice.
Highlights:
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Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 855 staffed beds
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37-bed unit: 25 medical/surgical trauma beds, 6 trauma stepdown beds, and 6 pediatric beds (travelers will not be assigned pediatric patients)
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Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5 on medical/surgical floor, 1:3 in stepdown unit
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Multidisciplinary team approach caring for multi-system trauma and surgical patients
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Cerner charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and physical therapy
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36 or 48-hour contract options available with 36 hours guaranteed
Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years RN experience; 1 year in-specialty experience required (PCU, IMC, Trauma, or Stepdown)
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First-time travelers accepted if experienced in ICU or Trauma
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West Virginia or Compact RN License required (pending license accepted for submission)
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BLS and ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association); TNCC preferred
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CPI certification and fit test required prior to start
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Skills: IV start, ventilator management, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, Level 1 Trauma experience
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Flu vaccination required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medical exemption provided
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Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from past 2 years required
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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 work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team providing critical care to complex trauma and surgical patients. This role offers the opportunity to advance your skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment while working with state-of-the-art equipment including ventilators, chest tubes, wound vacs, and stepdown critical drips. With flexible contract options, schedule accommodation, and comprehensive support services, you'll have the resources you need to deliver exceptional patient care and grow professionally.
