MedSurg Ortho RN

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic

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!