Stepdown RN

WorkWave Staff • Morgantown, WV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract assignment in the Stepdown Unit at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital in Morgantown, WV. This position offers the opportunity to care for a diverse population of high-acuity medical and surgical patients requiring close monitoring in a fast-paced academic medical center. The ideal candidate is a strong, adaptable nurse with excellent clinical judgment, telemetry experience, and the ability to manage multiple patients with complex needs.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
• 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 start date.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Stepdown, Progressive Care (PCU), Telemetry, or Acute Care nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center or Teaching Hospital highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Stepdown patients with medical and surgical conditions.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitor for changes in condition.
• Provide care for patients requiring continuous telemetry and close observation.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other ordered treatments safely and accurately.
• Recognize and respond promptly to cardiac, respiratory, and neurological changes in patient status.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and patient safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree