Stepdown Unit Telemetry Registered Nurse
Morgantown, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Specialty: Stepdown / Immediate Care Unit RN
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, nights 7p-7a, weekdays and some weekends
Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, may flex to 1:5 in emergencies
Possible Extension: Yes

Job Requirements

• Experience:

  • 1.5-2+ years nursing experience
  • Minimum 1 year experience in MS/Telemetry and 2 years in Stepdown
  • Must be able to read cardiac strips
• Skills Required:

  • IV start
  • Telemetry monitoring
• Certifications Required:

  • BCLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Travel Experience: Not required
• Blocked Schedules: Only weekend blocks considered (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon)
• Scrubs: Not provided; colors allowed are burgundy and/or white
• EMR System: Cerner

Unit Information

• The Stepdown Unit includes patients that would be considered Progressive Care or Telemetry patients in larger facilities.
• Patient acuity will vary.

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Candidate profile including work history
• Specialty-specific skills checklist (updated annually)
• Minimum 2 clinical/manager references within past 2 years
• RN license verification (recently pulled)
• All required certifications must be on file prior to start; no pending certifications allowed
• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Education verification
• Physical exam (initial and updated annually)
• Drug testing (10 panel within 30 days of start, updated annually)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD within 12 months or Qgold/Tspot within 2 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella titers or vaccinations (within 2 years)
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccination (within 2 years)
• Seasonal vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine or agency-approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 13 - Apr 30)
  • COVID vaccine or declination required
• Stroke education: 8 CEU hours annually (stroke-related continuing education required for certain units)
• Color blind testing and competency exams as applicable
• Facility-specific documents including badge photo, background drug screen consent, non-disclosure agreements, parking pass, and care learning modules
• Cerner EMR training modules must be completed prior to orientation
• ReadySet (RS) health assessment surveys must be completed by facility deadlines

Additional Notes

• Holiday requests for time off should be limited to no more than 2 of the 4 major holidays.
• Point of Care Technician application required for Cath Lab RNs (not applicable here unless assigned).
• Candidate must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and training requirements prior to start.

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity in a stepdown/immediate care unit with a focus on telemetry and progressive care patients, requiring solid clinical experience and certifications, with a structured onboarding and compliance process.