Step Down Unit RN
Morgantown, WV
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,235/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Morgantown, West Virginia. This role involves providing specialized care to cardiac and medical-surgical patients within a 32-bed unit that includes step-down and floor beds. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position offers night shifts with rotating weekends and holidays, ensuring a comprehensive experience in a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Details:
- Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
- Unit type: Step Down
- Shift: Night shift, 12 hours per shift; 48 hours per week; rotating weekends and holidays
- Required Qualifications: Certifications include BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS; minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as an RN; must hold a current license at the time of submission and be willing to wait for license approval
- Preferred Qualifications: Cardiac experience is highly preferred
- Responsibilities include managing cardiac and medical-surgical patients, titrating drips such as Heparin, insulin, nitro, Cardizem, nicardipine, Lasix, amio, dobutamine, and adhering to unit protocols
- Staffing notes: Dedicated charge nurse on each shift; clinical associates assist overnight with staffing ratios of approximately 1:16 to 1:8; tele techs monitor telemetry using Phillips monitoring systems and sit in designated tele rooms
- Additional information: Rotate pull to the floor during shifts; first to be pulled off if needed; no call or standby requirements; scrubs are Royal blue; unit-specific orientation provided; EPIC charting system; two shifts are canceled per 13-week assignment, or one shift for less than 13 weeks; cancellation policy and scheduling flexibility are incorporated
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Morgantown, WV
As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Morgantown, WV here's what you should know:- Morgantown's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs in Morgantown are around 82°F, with winter lows around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Morgantown and can be found with relative ease.
- Morgantown is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system in place for those who prefer not to drive.
- Morgantown has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the surrounding mountainous terrain.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Morgantown.
- Morgantown offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and international cuisine.
- It has a vibrant art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can partake in various outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
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