Med Surg Ortho RN
Morgantown, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RN opening in Morgantown, WV for an experienced Orthopedic Registered Nurse. Join a fast-paced acute care orthopedic/tele unit caring for patients recovering from joint replacements, fractures, and other musculoskeletal procedures.
Bring your orthopedic nursing expertise to a dynamic acute care setting in Morgantown, West Virginia. This travel nurse opportunity offers the chance to work on a busy orthopedic/telemetry unit while enjoying the scenic Appalachian surroundings, a welcoming community, and a vibrant college-town atmosphere. If you are searching for West Virginia nursing jobs or orthopedic travel nurse jobs, this may be the right fit for you.
Job Details
- Setting: Acute care orthopedic/telemetry unit
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930 - $2,030
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends or every other weekend, depending on unit needs
- Holiday Requirement: Participation in the holiday rotation
- Charting System: EPIC
- Unit Orientation: 1-2 shifts on the unit
- Location: Morgantown, WV 26506
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of recent orthopedic nursing experience required
- Strong experience with total joint replacement care required
- BLS certification required
- Experience caring for orthopedic patients with joints, replacements, and fractures
- Comfort working in a busy med-surg/ortho environment
- Ability to work nights, rotating weekends, and holidays as scheduled
- Flexibility to float to similar units when needed
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to orthopedic and medical-surgical patients
- Monitor and assess patients recovering from joint replacements and fracture care
- Collaborate with the care team to support safe, efficient patient recovery
- Administer medications, complete assessments, and document care accurately in EPIC
- Support patient education related to mobility, recovery, and post-operative care
- Respond to changing patient needs in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Maintain patient safety and promote positive outcomes throughout the shift
Location Highlights
- Morgantown offers a lively, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of local dining, outdoor recreation, and small-city convenience
- Enjoy access to scenic landscapes and a strong community feel while building valuable travel nursing experience
Apply now to join this orthopedic travel nursing opportunity in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Morgantown, WV
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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