RN Trauma & General Surgery Step-Down
Morgantown, West Virginia
Ruby Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Trauma & General Surgery Inpatient Unit

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• 33-bed Trauma and General Surgery inpatient unit with both step-down and floor patients
• Nationally recognized Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center
• Patient types include multi-trauma, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), fractures, general surgery (cholecystectomy, ostomies), bariatric surgery, and other medical-surgical conditions
• Fast-paced, high-impact environment requiring critical thinking and advanced nursing skills
• Collaborative work with care management, surgical, medical, rehabilitation, and perioperative services

Patient Ratios

• Floor patients (med-surg): 1:6
• Step-down patients: 1:3

Required Experience & Skills

• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Experience with complex wound care, drains, devices, traumatic injuries, chest tubes, respiratory support, TBI, and complex spinal cord injuries
• Must have experience working with both floor and step-down patient care
• Must have Epic electronic health record experience (deal breaker)

Certifications & Licenses

• Current BLS certification required
• Valid RN license for the state of West Virginia

Clinical & Technical Details

• Nurses must be able to read and validate cardiac monitor strips (monitor techs assist but RN validation required)
• Common drips on floor: Heparin, PCA’s
• Common drips on step-down: Insulin, Cardizem (non-pressor drips)
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7 for stable/chronic ventilator patients
• Floating to similar units (floor/step-down) required

Staffing & Support

• Clinical Associates (nurse aides) present, typically 4 when fully staffed
• Budgeted free charge nurse 24/7; house supervisor available

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
• Holiday shifts scheduled as needed, integrated with permanent staff
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

Additional Notes

• Drivers license address must be outside a 50-mile radius from the facility to qualify
• Previous permanent candidates must have been off for 2 years before reapplying
• Previous travelers must have been off for 2 years after completing a full year on the unit
• Travel teams must be submitted together
• Only 2 candidates submitted per opening; submissions may be held if position is full

Summary

This position is ideal for experienced trauma RNs with strong critical care skills, Epic proficiency, and the ability to manage complex patient needs in a dynamic trauma and surgical inpatient setting. The role offers exposure to both med-surg floor and step-down care with a nationally recognized bariatric surgery program.