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.
Important Assignment Requirements
- 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!