
Acute | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Morgantown, WV
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $52.22
- Weekly
- $1,880
- Yearly (full-time)
- $97,760
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/05/2026
This job pays about $52.22/hour — 36% 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
- 537 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia from 6 agencies, 197 of them in Morgantown.
- Pay in these listings: $30.82 – $97.36/hour, median $58.56/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in West Virginia: $38.52/hour ($80,122/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($61.53/hour across 141 jobs).
Job description
Acute Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Home Health & Hospice in Morgantown, West Virginia
Join a rewarding travel nursing job in Morgantown, WV, a welcoming community in the scenic Mountain State known for its friendly atmosphere, vibrant local culture, and easy access to beautiful outdoor recreation. In this Acute Registered Nurse role, you'll provide compassionate home health and hospice care in a supportive environment, making a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Job Details
- Position: Acute Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: Travel contract
- Location: Morgantown, WV 26508
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- End Date: 01/03/2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with on-call coverage and weekends as needed
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 - $1,930
- Setting: Home health and hospice
- Productivity Goal: 30 points per week
- Mileage Reimbursement: Provided for eligible travel
Job Requirements
- Active West Virginia RN license
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
- Home health experience strongly preferred
- Experience with HCHB and OASIS documentation preferred
- Strong assessment, documentation, and care coordination skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied patient caseload
- Comfortable with on-call responsibilities and weekend coverage
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in the community
- Support health maintenance, disease prevention, and case management needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
- Document patient status, progress notes, and required nursing records accurately
- Monitor medications and communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider
- Coordinate patient appointments and follow-up care to support timely interventions
- Provide care plan oversight and assist with staff supervision as needed
- Ensure safe, compliant, and patient-centered care in all assignments
Apply now to join a respected healthcare team and take the next step in your West Virginia nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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