Stepdown RN in Morgantown, West Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Morgantown, WV
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,204/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.22
- Weekly
- $2,204
- Yearly (full-time)
- $114,608
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.22/hour — 59% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia ($38.52/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia right now
- 545 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia from 6 agencies, 191 of them in Morgantown.
- Pay in these listings: $30.82 – $97.36/hour, median $57.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in West Virginia: $38.52/hour ($80,122/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.92/hour across 151 jobs).
Job description
Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment on a trauma and general surgery inpatient unit in Morgantown, West Virginia. This role supports floor and step-down patients with complex needs, including multi-trauma, traumatic brain injuries, fractures, complex spinal cord injuries, bariatric surgery, drains, chest tubes, respiratory support, and advanced wound care. Nurses will care for patients across two levels of acuity, with opportunities to use strong assessment, time-management, and critical-thinking skills. The assignment includes collaboration with surgical, medical, rehabilitation, perioperative, and care management teams, as well as floating between like floor and step-down units. Epic experience, Level 1 trauma experience, experience with 1:6 ratios, and BLS certification are required. Weekend and holiday participation is required, with royal blue scrubs.
Weather:
Expect crisp, comfortable days with cool evenings and a refreshing seasonal feel. Conditions are often well suited for scenic drives, outdoor walks, and exploring the area's wooded hills, with occasional rain adding to the region's lush landscape.
Fun Things To Do:
• Outdoor Escape: Explore the trails, overlooks, and forest scenery at Coopers Rock State Forest.
• Local Stroll: Visit the WVU Core Arboretum for walking paths and peaceful green space.
• Day Trip: Spend a day hiking, rafting, or sightseeing in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania.
• Day Trip: Discover waterfalls, trails, and mountain views at Blackwater Falls State Park.
• Waterfront Fun: Relax at Cheat Lake with boating, dining, and lakeside views.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Morgantown, West Virginia
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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