Travel RN - Advanced Care Unit (Stepdown) - $2,254 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: StepdownDiscipline: RNStart Date: 05/18/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: Travel🏥 Advanced Care Unit (ACU) – Stepdown RN📍 Unit Overview30 beds (all private rooms)Specialty focus: Stroke, Trauma, VascularHigher-acuity stepdown (borderline ICU at times)👩‍⚕️ Patient PopulationYou’ll regularly see:Stroke patients (neuro focus)Trauma casesVascular surgeries:Carotids (often 4–5 fresh post-ops at once)Fem-popsPost-cath patients (TR bands, femoral access)DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) → Diabetic KetoacidosisAmputations (AKA = above-knee)👉 This is not a “light” stepdown unit—it leans high acuity📊 Staffing & RatiosRN ratio: 1:4PCTs: 3 per shift (≈1:10)Charge nurse:24/7 coverageOften takes patients (especially nights)🧠 Must-Have SkillsStepdown experience with similar acuityTelemetry competency (strip reading REQUIRED)Ability to manage complex vascular + neuro patients👉 If you’re shaky on tele or post-vascular care, this will feel tough fast💉 Drips & SkillsTitration required ✅Common drips:Cardizem (per MD orders)InsulinHeparin🫁 Respiratory SupportCPAPBiPAPHigh Flow(Future goal: stable vents)📡 TelemetryMonitor techs availableBUT: RN must:ReadVerifySign off on strips🕒 SchedulingShifts:Days: 07:00 – 19:30Nights: 19:00 – 07:30Scheduling style:Self-scheduling allowedBlock scheduling possible (not guaranteed)📅 Weekend & HolidayEvery other weekend (EOW)Nights: Fri/Sat/SunDays: Sat/SunHolidays:Travelers may be required depending on staffing needs🔄 FloatingTravelers are first to float 🚩Possible assignments:Med-Surg / Tele (lower acuity)ICU (ONLY for stepdown-level patients)CV Stepdown❌ Will NOT float to CVICU📜 Certifications RequiredBLSACLSNIHSS👕 Dress CodeRoyal blue scrubsOptional scrub jacket (must be clinical—no hoodies)🎓 OrientationDay 1: HR + educator + unit shadowDay 2: ShadowDay 3: Independent👉 Fast ramp-up—expected to function quicklyAbout Malone Healthcare - NursingWith a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.BenefitsWeekly payHoliday PayGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceReferral bonusMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLicense and certification reimbursementLife insurance