Job Opportunity – Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse – West Virginia
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 night shifts (weekdays and weekends); unit will accommodate schedule requests when possible but cannot guarantee blocked schedules
Highlights:
- 34-bed acute medical-surgical unit managing a diverse patient population with complex care needs
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-7
- 26-week contract with possibility of extension
- Cerner EMR system
- Daily census of 25-30 patients across a wide range of medical-surgical diagnoses
- Strong interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
Requirements:
- Active RN license (West Virginia or Compact state; pending license accepted for submission)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (must be AHA-certified)
- Experience with Cerner charting system required
- Permanent address located 100+ miles from the facility (candidates 75-100 miles may be considered case-by-case)
- Minimum of 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years
- Travel experience not required
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a collaborative team that balances experienced and novice nursing staff in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and critical thinking are valued daily. This unit emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and evidence-based practice while providing care to a diverse patient population. The facility offers comprehensive interdisciplinary support and a culture rooted in respect, professionalism, and delivering excellent care to the community one patient at a time.
Additional Information:
- Scrubs are not provided
- Orientation held every other Monday
- Non-billable online modules required (average 8 hours completion time) prior to start date
- Professional attendance expected; facility maintains clear attendance standards for contract duration
- Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last employment date before returning as a traveler