Step-Down Registered Nurse
Morgantown, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Step Down Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM), weekdays and every other weekend

Unit & Patient Acuity

• Step down unit (lower acuity)
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 (1:5 in emergencies)
• No drips administered on this unit

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2+ years nursing experience overall
• At least 2 years experience in Stepdown nursing
• At least 1 year experience in MS/Telemetry nursing
• Ability to read cardiac strips
• Skills: IV start, telemetry monitoring

Certifications Required

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Additional Requirements

• Prior travel experience not required
• Scrubs: Burgundy and/or white (not provided)
• EMR system: Cerner
• Attendance: Facility allows only 2-3 call offs per contract due to attendance concerns

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of RN license verification
• Minimum 2 clinical/manager references within past 2 years
• Specialty-specific skills checklist (updated annually)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification and transcript/diploma (if applicable)
• Physical exam and health documents including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination or declination
  • Drug screening (10 panel within 30 days of start, updated annually)
• Completion of facility-specific training modules including Cerner EMR training
• Completion of ReadySet (RS) health assessment surveys
• Stroke education CEUs (8 hours annually) and NIH Stroke Certification required for RNs

Notes for Candidates

• Must be able to meet physical demands of the position
• Facility-specific onboarding includes photo for badge, background drug screen consent, confidentiality agreements, parking pass, and care learning modules
• Candidates must complete all required certifications and training prior to start; no pending certifications allowed
• Facility enforces strict attendance policy

This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown RNs comfortable with telemetry and cardiac monitoring, seeking a travel contract in a supportive, lower acuity environment with night shifts.