Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Ortho/Tele
Location
Morgantown, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Every Other Weekend or 2 Weekend Shifts Per Schedule | Holiday Rotation Required
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 a patient assignment ratio of 1:5–6, with CNA support on the unit
- Monitor telemetry as needed; RNs are not required to independently read strips
- Collaborate with a Charge Nurse available 24/7 and an interdisciplinary care team
- Participate in the holiday rotation as expected for travel staff
- Float as needed to designated units within the facility
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid for practice in West Virginia
- BLS certification (required, must be current/unexpired)
- Must have Total Joint Replacement experience — fracture experience alone does not meet this requirement
- Strong orthopedic nursing background required
- COVID-19 vaccination required (full vaccination series); 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 an Orthopedic/Telemetry combination unit
- Familiarity with respiratory equipment such as CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen as needed
- Comfort with floating to similar acute care units within a large hospital system
Why Join Us
- Work within a well-supported unit environment featuring a Charge Nurse on duty 24/7 and dedicated CNA staffing each shift
- Gain experience at a recognized acute care facility with a structured unit orientation of 1–2 shifts to set you up for success