Stepdown RN
Morgantown, WV
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Stepdown / Immediate Care Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), weekdays and some weekends
Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, may flex to 1:5 in emergencies
Unit Acuity: Mix of Stepdown, Progressive Care, and Telemetry patients; acuity varies

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown nursing experience, with Stepdown experience within the last year
• Experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Skills: Telemetry monitoring

Job Details

• Start date: ASAP
• Holiday time-off requests limited to no more than 2 of the 4 major holidays
• Weekend block schedules considered only for Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon
• Scrubs: Burgundy and/or white (not provided)
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during work hours
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and drug screening (10-panel within 30 days of start, updated annually)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD within 1 year or equivalent)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (preferred)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccinations within 2 years or signed declination
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 13 – Apr 1)
  • COVID vaccine or declination required
• Stroke education: 8 CEU hours annually, including NIH Stroke Certification
• Competency exams and color blindness testing as applicable
• Facility-specific documents including badge photo, background drug screen consent, confidentiality agreement, parking pass, and completion of Care Learning Modules prior to start
• Cerner EMR training modules must be completed before orientation
• ReadySet (RS) health assessment surveys must be completed by facility deadlines

Submission Packet Requirements

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

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with all facility and agency requirements prior to start
• Solo call may be limited until certain facility-specific licenses or applications are processed (applicable for Cath Lab RNs, if relevant)
• This position involves caring for patients with varying acuity levels, including telemetry monitoring and progressive care needs

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing opportunity.