Orthopedic/Surgical Unit RN
Morgantown, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,890/weekOverview
- Start Date09/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Med/Surg RN job in Morgantown, West Virginia: Join a supportive medical-surgical team providing high-quality adult patient care in a 34-bed unit with telemetry. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers a fast-paced acute care environment, strong unit leadership, and the opportunity to work with an experienced interdisciplinary healthcare team in north-central West Virginia.
Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in medical-surgical nursing, enjoys teamwork, and values clinical variety in an acute care hospital setting. The unit supports patient-centered care through coordinated staffing, daily huddles, and active nurse leadership on every shift.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
- Setting: Medical-Surgical unit with telemetry
- Location: Morgantown, WV 26505
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 3 to 4 shifts per week, including weekdays and weekends as needed
- Hours per Week: 36
- Orientation: 12 hours
- Patient Ratio: 1:5-7
- Patient Population: Adults
- Charting System: Cerner
- Contract Status: Open, with possible extension
Located in Morgantown, WV 26505, this on-site assignment offers a welcoming setting in north-central West Virginia.
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in West Virginia or a Compact state; pending license accepted for submission
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, preferably through the American Heart Association
- Experience with Med/Surg and telemetry nursing
- Comfort working with adult patients in an acute care setting
- Charting experience with Cerner preferred
- Ability to provide two manager and/or charge nurse references from the past 2 years
- Candidate must meet travel radius requirements for the assignment
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and timely nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Monitor telemetry, assess patient condition changes, and respond appropriately to clinical needs
- Administer medications, perform treatments, and support care plans according to physician orders
- Manage common Med/Surg nursing skills such as IV therapy, oxygen support, wound care, and hemodynamic observation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and promote positive outcomes
- Document patient information accurately in Cerner
- Participate in unit huddles, patient flow coordination, and safe handoff communication
- Maintain a professional, team-oriented approach in a fast-paced hospital nursing environment
Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Morgantown, West Virginia, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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About Morgantown, WV
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Morgantown, WV here's what you should know:- Morgantown's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs in Morgantown are around 82°F, with winter lows around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Morgantown and can be found with relative ease.
- Morgantown is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system in place for those who prefer not to drive.
- Morgantown has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the surrounding mountainous terrain.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Morgantown.
- Morgantown offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and international cuisine.
- It has a vibrant art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can partake in various outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
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