Posted 10/03/2026 · Job #525756
Orthopedic RN- Morgantown, West Virginia
Job Description
Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Med-Surg/Ortho Nursing Job in Morgantown, WV
Join an experienced acute-care team as a Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) in Morgantown, West Virginia. This 13-week assignment supports a 22-bed orthopedic and telemetry unit caring for patients recovering from joint replacements, orthopedic procedures, and fractures in a Level I trauma setting.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,030
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 3, 2026
- End Date: January 2, 2027
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m., with rotating holiday coverage
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Unit: 22-bed Med-Surg/Orthopedic and Telemetry unit
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5-6
- Charting: EPIC
- Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs
Orthopedic RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact RN license eligible to practice in West Virginia
- At least 1 year of recent orthopedic nursing or medical-surgical nursing experience
- Strong orthopedic nursing experience, including total joint replacement care; fracture-only experience is not sufficient
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience caring for patients following joint replacements and other orthopedic procedures
- Ability to work night shifts, rotating holidays, and the required weekend schedule
- Willingness to float to other appropriate medical-surgical units as needed
- Compliance with applicable vaccination requirements or an approved medical or religious exemption
Orthopedic Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to orthopedic and medical-surgical patients in an acute-care setting
- Care for patients recovering from total joint replacements, orthopedic procedures, and fractures
- Perform nursing assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
- Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patients for changes in condition
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing assistants, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the care team
- Monitor patients using unit telemetry resources; rhythm interpretation by the RN is not required for this assignment
- Provide patient and family education related to mobility, recovery, safety, and discharge planning
- Document care accurately in EPIC and promote safe transitions throughout the patient stay
- Support a safe, respectful, and patient-centered environment on every shift
About Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown offers a welcoming college-town atmosphere in scenic northern West Virginia, with outdoor recreation, local dining, cultural activities, and easy access to the Appalachian region. It is an excellent setting for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful clinical work and an engaging community experience.
Apply now for this Orthopedic RN travel nursing opportunity in Morgantown, West Virginia, and join a collaborative acute-care team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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