RN: Stepdown
- Fairmont, WV, United States
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Job details
- Working hours
- 36 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a registered nurse supporting a stepdown and medical-surgical unit in Fairmont, West Virginia. Working 12-hour night shifts, you will care for patients experiencing respiratory concerns, weakness, urinary tract infections, acute kidney injury, and chest pain. The assignment includes monitored care, drip titration for medications such as heparin, insulin, Cardizem, and amiodarone, and collaboration with respiratory therapy for CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow support. Stepdown experience, BLS, and ACLS are required. Weekend and holiday coverage rotates, with no call or floating requirements.
Weather:
Fairmont typically has crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with comfortable afternoons, chilly evenings, changing foliage, and occasional rain. Pack layers and a dependable jacket for exploring the area between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local History: Explore Fairmont’s historic downtown and nearby landmarks.
• Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy walking trails, parks, and scenic views around the Fairmont area.
• Day Trip: Visit Morgantown for dining, shopping, and waterfront recreation.
• Day Trip: Spend a day exploring Pittsburgh’s museums, neighborhoods, and restaurants.
• Day Trip: Travel to Blackwater Falls for mountain scenery, hiking, and photography.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Fairmont, West Virginia
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week