Trauma General Surgery Stepdown/MedSurg RN

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

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.
  

• 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 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.
  

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 to expand your surgical nursing experience in a nationally recognized academic medical center, we encourage you to apply today!