Stepdown/MedSurg RN

WorkWave Staff; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkWave Staff is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract assignment in the Stepdown/Medical-Surgical unit at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital in Morgantown, WV. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced academic medical center, caring for patients with complex needs.

The ideal candidate will have critical thinking and organizational skills, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, and local candidates will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience in Stepdown, PCU, or Medical-Surgical.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Stepdown/Medical-Surgical

Job Type: Contract

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia

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.

Stepdown Unit: 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio

Medical-Surgical Unit: 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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!