Step Down Unit RN
Morgantown, WV
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,295/weekOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Units is needed at a healthcare facility in Morgantown, West Virginia. This role involves providing care to post-surgical thoracic and medicine patients, with a focus on titrating drips and interpreting strips. Candidates are required to bring their RN license on the first day. The position is scheduled for 12-hour night shifts, with weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Job Details:
- Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
- Shift: 12-hour nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
- Schedule: Minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: RN License, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, NIHSS Certification, 2 years of experience in MedSurg Step Down experience, able to titrate drips and read strips, minimum of 0 years of experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Strong MedSurg Stepdown experience, ability to titrate drips, read EKG strips
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information:
- Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:3 for stepdown and 1:4 for combo assignments
- No ventilators, but BIPAP and trach care available
- RNs interpret and chart rhythms Q4 hours or more frequently with medication titration
- Centralized telemetry monitors patient EKG rhythm interpretation
- Dress code: Royal Blue
- Unit orientation: 3 shifts of department-specific training
- Cancellation policy: 2 shifts per 13-week contract
- Willing to wait for license submission
- Travelers must work holidays if needed
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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