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

Registered Nurse – Stepdown / Immediate Care Unit

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Schedule: Weekdays and some weekends; weekend block schedules considered (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon)
Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, flex to 1:5 in emergencies
Acuity: Mix of Stepdown, Progressive Care, and Telemetry patients

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
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• CHEMO certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficient in telemetry monitoring and cardiac strip interpretation

Job Details

• EMR System: Cerner
• Uniform: Scrubs not provided; burgundy and/or white scrubs required
• Holiday Time Off: Limit requests to no more than 2 of the 4 major holidays

Compliance and Documentation 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
• Immunizations and health screenings required or preferred:

  • 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 (mandatory during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Stroke education: 8 CEU hours annually, including NIH Stroke Certification
• Color blindness testing and competency exams as applicable
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules and Cerner training prior to orientation
• ReadySet (RS) health assessment surveys must be completed before start date
• Submission packet must include:

  • Candidate profile/work history
  • Specialty-specific skills checklist (updated annually)
  • Minimum 2 clinical or charge nurse references from past 2 years
  • RN license verification (recently pulled)
  • Copies of all required certifications

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to start ASAP
• Possible contract extension available
• Candidates cannot start with any certification pending; all must be on file prior to start
• Badge photo and other facility-specific documents required before clearance
• Workers compensation documentation preferred but not mandatory

This position offers an opportunity to work in a varied acuity stepdown unit with a focus on telemetry and progressive care patients, requiring strong clinical skills and experience in cardiac monitoring.