TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Ortho/Telemetry
Location
Morgantown, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | Onsite | Every other weekend or 2 weekend shifts per schedule | Holiday rotation participation expected
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 22-bed Orthopedic/Telemetry unit with a focus on joint replacements, fractures, and related orthopedic diagnoses
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6, with CNA support on the unit
- Monitor telemetry as needed; RNs are not required to independently read telemetry strips
- Collaborate with a Charge Nurse available 24/7 and coordinate with CNAs (3 per shift)
- Utilize respiratory therapy equipment (e.g., CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow) on an as-needed basis
- Float to other units as needed, potentially including 7E, 7W, 10W, and 10E
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in West Virginia or a compact state
- BLS certification (required)
- Must have Total Joint Replacement experience — fracture experience alone does not meet this requirement
- Strong orthopedic nursing background required
- COVID-19 vaccination required (fully vaccinated: 2-dose Moderna or Pfizer, or 1-dose J&J); medical or religious exemption requests must be submitted promptly for review
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working on a combined orthopedic and telemetry unit
- Familiarity with post-operative joint replacement care protocols
- Comfort floating to similar med-surg or orthopedic units within a large hospital system
Why Join Us
- Work within a well-supported unit environment featuring 24/7 Charge Nurse coverage and consistent CNA staffing each shift
- Gain experience in a high-volume orthopedic setting with a structured 1–2 shift unit orientation to set you up for success