Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Morgantown, West Virginia
Ruby Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: MedSurg Nurse (8E MedSurg-23)

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: 8 EAST - MedSurg
• Number of Beds: 34
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Common Patient Types: Medical-Surgical patients
• Required Certifications: BLS required (ACLS not specified)
• Experience / Must-Have Skills: Not specified
• RN Responsibilities: RNs are required to titrate drips (specific drips not detailed)

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse / House Supervisor: Present during optimal staffing from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (Charge Nurse and Transport RN)
• Nurse Aides: Typically 2-5 Certified Assistants (CAs) per shift
• Respiratory Therapy: RT available in-house 24/7; ventilators present on unit (stability of vents not specified)
• Telemetry: Telemetry techs post strips each shift; RNs must be proficient in reading and interpreting cardiac strips

Shifts & Scheduling

• Shift Times:

  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Yes (frequency not specified)
• Holiday Requirement: Yes (frequency not specified)
• Call / Standby Requirement: Unknown
• Floating: May be required to float (specific locations not specified)

Dress Code

• Royal Blue scrubs for 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Additional Requirements & Notes

• BLS Certification: Required
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Fully vaccinated status required (2 doses Moderna or Pfizer, or 1 dose J&J). Medical or religious exemptions require approval through a formal exemption process.
• Submission Restrictions:

  • Only one submission allowed at a time across the entire WVU system
  • Driver’s license address must be outside 50 miles from the facility
  • Previous permanent candidates must have been off the unit for 2 years
  • Previous travelers must have been off the unit for 2 years after 1 full year of travel
• Travel Teams: Must be submitted together in one email
• Candidate Submissions: Limited to 2 candidates per opening; additional submissions held until a spot opens

This position is suitable for MedSurg nurses comfortable with telemetry, drip titration, and working in a 34-bed unit with a 1:6 ratio. The role requires flexibility for weekends, holidays, and potential floating.