Step Down RN
Morgantown, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Step Down)

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: 3x12 hour nights (7pm - 7am), weekdays and every other weekend
Start Date: ASAP
Possible Extension: Yes

Job Description

• Work in a lower acuity step down unit (typically 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio; 1:5 in emergencies)
• No drips involved
• Must be able to read cardiac strips
• EMR system: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown nursing experience, with PCU experience within the last year
• Med-Surg / Telemetry nursing experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Requirements & Expectations

• Facility attendance policy: Only 2-3 call offs allowed per contract; call off days must be made up
• Scrubs: Burgundy and/or white (not provided)
• Must provide:

  • Candidate profile/work history
  • Specialty-specific skills checklist (updated annually)
  • Minimum 2 clinical references within past 2 years
  • RN license verification (recent NURSYs pull)
  • All required certifications (BCLS, ACLS, etc.) prior to start

Required Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government issued photo ID
• Education verification
• Physical exam (initial and updated annually)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, preferred)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccination
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Drug testing: 10 panel within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Competency exams and color blindness testing as applicable
• Facility-specific training modules including Cerner EMR training (must be completed prior to orientation)
• ReadySet (RS) health assessment surveys completed prior to start
• Stroke education CEUs (8 hours annually) and NIH Stroke Certification required for applicable units

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position for a step down unit requiring a minimum of 2 years step down experience and 1 year Med-Surg/Telemetry experience. The role involves night shifts with a focus on telemetry monitoring and IV skills. Prior travel experience is not required. Candidates must be fully certified and compliant with all health, background, and facility-specific requirements before starting. Attendance expectations are strict with limited call offs allowed.