Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/MedSurg float unit position requiring Epic proficiency and the ability to manage both step-down and med-surg patient ratios on nights.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital stepdown/med-surg flex unit (10E Stepdown) in a 29-bed unit
• Serves a diverse medical patient population across both floor and step-down levels based on patient and hospital needs
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 3:1 for step-down and 6:1 for med-surg/floor assignments
• Clinical Associates (CAs) provide support with a goal of 3 CAs on the unit at all times (approximately 1:10 ratio)
• Common diagnoses are primarily medical; RNs will titrate drips including heparin, insulin, anti-hypertensives, antiarrhythmics, phenobarbital, ketamine, morphine/dilaudid/fentanyl PCAs, and TPN
• Respiratory equipment on the unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and ventilators for step-down patients (vents requiring setting adjustments are transferred to ICU)
• Telemetry is monitored via a remote surveillance center and central monitoring on the unit — RNs are not required to read their own strips; Philips telemetry equipment is used
• EMR is Epic; experience is required
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7:30a
• Every other weekend required; agency RN positions are posted as weekend positions
• Approximately half of all WVUH-recognized holidays required
• No call or standby requirement
• Travelers are first to float to other floor or step-down units

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience is required
• Ability to manage both a 3-patient step-down assignment and a 6-patient med-surg assignment
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN)
• Copy of certifications and driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from this WVU facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Charge RNs and House Supervisors are available 24/7; charge RNs may take a patient assignment while the unit is newly opened, with the long-term goal of maintaining a free charge RN
• Scrub dress code is any combination of royal blue and white
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being eligible to reapply
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without a 2-year break