Med Surg Ortho RN
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Nights RN for an Ortho/Tele Med-Surg unit requiring 2 years of experience and Total Joint Replacement expertise at a Level 1 trauma facility.

Details

• Acute care setting on a 22-bed Ortho/Tele Med-Surg unit
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 with CNA support at 1:7-8 ratios and 3 CNAs per shift
• Common diagnoses include joint replacements and fractures
• Tele monitoring present on unit, though RNs are not required to read strips
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Respiratory therapy equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow) used as needed
• Charge Nurse coverage available 24/7
• EPIC EMR used
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7:30a, 36 hours per week
• Rotating weekends required (every other weekend or 2 weekend shifts per schedule)
• Holiday rotation required
• Possible floating to 7E, 7W, 10W, and 10E units
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Total Joint Replacement experience required, not limited to fracture care
• Strong orthopedic nursing background required
• BSN not required for this position
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical/religious exemption
• Unexpired driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for orthopedic patients including joint replacements and fractures within a Level 1 trauma center
• Royal blue scrubs required per unit dress code
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius from the facility to be eligible
• Previous permanent staff must wait 2 years before returning as travelers
• Previous travelers who completed a full year at this facility must wait 2 years before returning
• Cumulative traveler assignments within the WVU system cannot exceed 1 year before requiring a 2-year break
• Candidates can only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time
• All candidates interview directly with the hiring manager