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

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, may flex to 1:5 in emergencies
Unit Type: Stepdown / Immediate Care Unit (includes Progressive Care and Telemetry patients)
EMR System: Cerner

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Stepdown/Immediate Care Unit with variable patient acuity.
• Must be able to read cardiac telemetry strips.
• Weekend block schedules considered only for Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon.
• Scrubs not provided; dress code includes burgundy and/or white attire.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
• Proficient in telemetry monitoring and able to read cardiac telemetry strips
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• CHEMO certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Orientation & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during work hours.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required and must be current.
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required.
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually.
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (per facility standards)
  • 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
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (mandatory during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination required
• Color blindness testing and competency exams as applicable.
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules and Cerner EMR training prior to orientation.
• ReadySet (RS) health assessment surveys must be completed by facility deadlines.
• Submission packet must include:

  • Candidate profile/work history
  • Specialty-specific skills checklist (updated annually)
  • Minimum 2 clinical manager/charge nurse references from past 2 years
  • RN license verification (recently pulled)
  • Copies of all required certifications (no pending certificates allowed)

Additional Notes

• Holiday time-off requests should be limited to no more than 2 of the 4 major holidays.
• Candidates must complete facility-required forms including background drug screen consent, non-disclosure agreements, parking pass, and contractor forms prior to start.
• Workers compensation documentation is preferred but not mandatory.
• Candidates working in Cath Lab roles (if applicable) have additional requirements (not applicable for this Stepdown RN role).

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Stepdown unit with a focus on telemetry and progressive care patients, requiring solid clinical skills and certifications.