Trauma General Surgery Stepdown/MedSurg RN

WorkWave Staff; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkWave Staff is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract position in the General Surgery Stepdown/Medical-Surgical Unit at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital in Morgantown, WV. This role offers the opportunity to provide care to post-operative surgical patients in a renowned academic medical center.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong clinical judgment, and has at least 2 years of experience in relevant nursing fields. Local candidates won't be considered.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in any U.S. state.
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience in Stepdown, Telemetry, or Medical-Surgical.
• Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to post-operative patients.
• Develop and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and recovery progress.
• Administer medications and other prescribed treatments safely.
• Educate patients about procedures and discharge planning.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – General Surgery Stepdown/Medical-Surgical

Job Type: Contract

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract assignment in the General Surgery Stepdown/Medical-Surgical Unit at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital in Morgantown, WV. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional care to post‑operative and medically complex surgical patients in a fast‑paced academic medical center known for excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, detail‑oriented nurse with strong clinical judgment and experience caring for surgical and high‑acuity patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients recovering from general surgical procedures and acute medical conditions.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Monitor post‑operative patients for changes in condition, complications, and recovery progress.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately.
• Manage drains, wound care, pain control, and other post‑surgical interventions.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, medications, recovery expectations, and discharge planning.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately 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.
• 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, Medical‑Surgical, or Surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center or Teaching Hospital is highly preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide high‑quality patient care in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented 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 to expand your surgical nursing experience in a nationally recognized academic medical center, we encourage you to apply today!