Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Night Shift | Morgantown, WV

Start your next travel nursing assignment in Morgantown, West Virginia, providing expert adult medical-surgical and telemetry nursing care on a collaborative 34-bed unit. This 13-week travel RN contract offers supportive interdisciplinary services, clinical leadership on every shift, and the opportunity to care for patients with a broad range of acute medical conditions.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract with possible extension
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: 3–4 shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:00/7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately three 12-hour weekend shifts during each four-week scheduling period
• Unit: 34-bed adult medical-surgical unit with telemetry monitoring
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:5–7
• Charting System: Cerner
• Orientation: Provided before assuming the full assignment

Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Active West Virginia or compact-state Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent adult medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications; BLS and ACLS should be through the American Heart Association
• Recent experience caring for adult patients with telemetry and a typical assignment of approximately six patients
• Proficiency with Cerner or a comparable electronic medical record system
• Demonstrated competence with IV therapy, PICC and central-line care, blood product administration, telemetry, dysrhythmia recognition, oxygen delivery, and wound or surgical drain management
• Two recent manager or charge nurse references from the past two years
• Reliable attendance and the ability to meet scheduled weekday, night, and weekend shifts
• Influenza vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Travel assignment eligibility generally requires a permanent residence at least 100 miles from the assignment location; candidates residing 75–100 miles away may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult patients with acute medical and surgical conditions
• Complete comprehensive assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and evaluate patient progress
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects
• Monitor telemetry, recognize changes in patient condition, interpret dysrhythmias, and promptly escalate concerns
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, surgical drains, wound care, and wound vacs as indicated
• Provide oxygen therapy and support patients requiring non-invasive airway management, BiPAP/CPAP, or high-flow nasal cannula therapy
• Assist with blood product administration, pre- and post-procedure care, hemodialysis-related care, and management of patients with renal failure
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, IV services, social services, and rapid response teams
• Document care accurately in Cerner and communicate clear handoffs to promote continuity and patient safety
• Participate in unit huddles, safety initiatives, discharge planning, and emergency response activities

Morgantown offers a welcoming Appalachian setting with outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a vibrant university-community atmosphere. Apply now for this medical-surgical telemetry travel nursing opportunity in West Virginia.

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.