American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float Pool RN with 2+ years of experience for a night shift Stepdown unit role requiring ACLS, BLS, and telemetry interpretation skills.
Details
- Acute care Level 2 trauma hospital setting on a MedSurg/Tele Float Pool (Stepdown) unit
- Floats primarily to 6N (36 beds) and 7N (29 beds), with additional float units including 4N, 5S, 6S, and Critical Care
- Typical nurse:patient ratios of 1:5-6, occasionally up to 1:7 depending on acuity
- Common patient diagnoses include CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, orthopedic, and oncology cases
- Uses Philips telemetry monitors; RNs must read and interpret strips though monitor techs are available on most units
- CPAP and BiPap respiratory equipment used on unit with RT managing respiratory care
- Uses EPIC EMR system
- 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
- Every-other-weekend requirement, Saturday/Sunday
- Holiday rotation required alongside permanent staff
- Float assignments determined by clinical coordinator prior to shift start, typically to a consistent 'parent unit'
- RNs assigned only basic telemetry patients within scope of practice and will not be required to titrate drips
Requirements
- Active WV or compact RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Must pass a cardiac rhythm exam as a condition of employment
- Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips required
- Unexpired driver's license copy required for consideration
Additional Information
- Charge nurse available on every unit; night charge takes a patient assignment while day charge does not
- CNAs are utilized across all units to support patient care
- 1-2 shifts of orientation provided with a preceptor
- Royal blue scrubs required
- Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Returning WVU Medicine travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying, and cumulative work within WVU Medicine cannot exceed one year without a 2-year break
- Candidates can only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time
American Traveler Job ID #P-784561. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.