MedSurg Ortho RN

WorkWave Staff; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkWave Staff is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract position in the Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Unit at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital in Morgantown, WV. The ideal candidate will provide patient-centered care and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, pain management, and educating patients and families. Candidates should possess an active RN license and have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic, Trauma, or Acute Care nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center or Teaching Hospital is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult orthopedic and medical-surgical patients.
• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and traumatic injuries.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and other prescribed treatments.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Assessment skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current BLS Certification

Current ACLS Certification

Job description

Morgantown, United States | Posted on 06/29/2026

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic

Job Type: Contract

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract assignment in the Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Unit at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital in Morgantown, WV. This position offers the opportunity to care for patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, traumatic injuries, and a variety of medical conditions in a nationally recognized academic medical center.

The ideal candidate is a skilled, compassionate nurse who excels in a fast-paced environment and is committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult orthopedic and medical-surgical patients.

Perform patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.

Monitor patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, fractures, joint replacements, and traumatic injuries.

Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately.

Assist with pain management, mobility progression, wound care, splint and cast assessments, and post-operative recovery.

Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.

Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physicians, therapists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, mobility precautions, rehabilitation, and discharge instructions.

Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and patient safety protocols.

Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state.

Candidates do not need a West Virginia RN license in hand at the time of application. Licensure may be obtained 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 Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic, Trauma, or Acute Care nursing experience preferred.

Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center or Teaching Hospital is highly preferred.

Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Ability to manage multiple patients while delivering safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

This is a contract position at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital.

Local candidates will not be considered.

Applicants must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this 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 opportunity to care for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients in a premier academic medical center, we encourage you to apply today!