Stepdown/MedSurg RN
WorkWave Staff·Morgantown, West Virginia
WorkWave Staff·Morgantown, West Virginia
Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in Stepdown and Medical-Surgical units within a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital. Responsibilities include monitoring high-acuity patients, administering treatments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Stepdown/Medical-Surgical
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract assignment in the Stepdown/Medical-Surgical unit at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital in Morgantown, WV. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced academic medical center caring for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Patient Ratios Stepdown
Unit: 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio Medical-Surgical
Unit: 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Stepdown and Medical-Surgical patients. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans. Monitor patients requiring a higher level of observation and respond promptly to changes in patient condition. Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team. Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Adhere to hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, and patient safety standards. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to quality patient outcomes.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state. A West Virginia RN license is not required at the time of application. Candidates may apply without a WV license in hand and obtain licensure prior to the start of the assignment, if required by the facility. Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current BLS Certification required. Current ACLS Certification required. Minimum of 2 years of recent Stepdown, Progressive Care (PCU), Telemetry, or Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred. Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center or Teaching Hospital is highly preferred. Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Important Assignment Requirements Local candidates will not be considered. Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this contract assignment. Must meet all facility credentialing and onboarding requirements prior to the start of the assignment. If you're an experienced RN looking for an exciting contract opportunity in a high-acuity teaching hospital, we encourage you to apply today!
Requires an active RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and graduation from an accredited nursing program. A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in Stepdown, PCU, Telemetry, or MedSurg nursing is preferred.
Market context
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