Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Morgantown, WV
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Nights, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (weekdays and weekends)
Hours per Week: 48 hours

Job Details

• Unit: 5S MedSurg
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-7
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Cerner
• Scrubs: Not provided
• Blocked schedule: Unit will try to accommodate schedule requests but cannot guarantee

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a hospital setting
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Completion of continuing education units (CEUs)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history check (covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated every contract renewal)
• Education verification and RN license verification (license must be current and verifiable within 2 days of submission)
• Skills checklist updated annually, specific to specialty
• Minimum 2 clinical or manager/charge nurse references within the past year
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands (initial and annual updates)
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD within 1 year or equivalent IGRA test within 2 years)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, preferred)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titer within 2 years or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart)
  • Hepatitis B (titer within 2 years, 3-series vaccine, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer within 2 years or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination required
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules including Cerner EMR training prior to start
• ReadySet (RS) health assessment surveys completed by facility’s deadline
• Color blindness testing and competency exams as applicable
• Signed confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements prior to start
• Attendance expectation: Maximum 2-3 call-offs allowed during contract

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have all required certifications and documentation on file prior to start; no pending certifications allowed
• Proof of completion of stroke education CEUs (8 hours annually) is required for this unit
• Photo for badge must be submitted prior to clearance
• Workers compensation documentation is preferred but not required
• Point of Care Technician application required only for Cath Lab RNs (not applicable here)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a medical-surgical unit on night shifts with a supportive team and a structured environment emphasizing compliance and professional standards.