Orthopedics Travel Nurse Job in Morgantown, WV | Rotating (3x12)
JW Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown, WV
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Travel RN
Orthopedics Nurse in Morgantown, WV
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$2,089
Specialty
Orthopedics
Travel · RN
Shift
Rotating
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Orthopedics travel nurse job in Morgantown, West Virginia, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Orthopedics Registered Nurse (RN) contract at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. This role pays $2,089 per week and follows a Rotating shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: JW Ruby Memorial Hospital
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Location: Morgantown, WV 26506 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Rotating (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Travel Orthopedics Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Orthopedics experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by West Virginia and national regulatory bodies.
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital — Morgantown, WV
Morgantown, WV
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is WVU Medicine's flagship hospital, with Magnet recognition and specialized trauma, surgical and critical care services.
- The Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center is verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level I adult trauma center. Read More
- The medical ICU treats adults and older adults with serious lung, kidney, liver and blood disorders, as well as severe acute infections.
- Surgical intensive care supports recovery after major operations and trauma, including general, gastrointestinal, vascular, orthopedic, neurosurgical and reconstructive procedures.
- The cardiovascular ICU cares for complex heart and vascular conditions, working with cardiac surgery and transplant services. The critical care program also provides ECMO.
- A hospitalist-led geri-trauma service coordinates medical care with geriatrics and trauma specialists for injured adults aged 65 and older, including patients with fractures and multiple comorbidities.
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FAQs – Orthopedics Travel Nurse Jobs Near Morgantown, WV
What certifications do travel Orthopedic nurse jobs require?
Most travel Orthopedics RN jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS), while some facilities may also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), especially on units combined with telemetry or higher-acuity care. Facilities typically place greater emphasis on recent orthopedic nursing experience and familiarity with the unit’s patient mix and postoperative care needs.
Does Med Surg experience qualify me for a travel Orthopedics RN job?
Sometimes. Facilities may consider nurses with a strong Med Surg background, but many prefer recent inpatient orthopedic experience. Your chances are stronger when your recent work includes a meaningful orthopedic patient volume and responsibilities similar to the unit you’re applying to.
Is ONC certification required for travel Orthopedics RN jobs?
Usually not. BLS is commonly required, and some facilities may also require ACLS depending on the unit. Orthopaedic Nurse Certified (ONC) is a specialty credential that can strengthen your profile, but it is generally preferred rather than a standard requirement for every travel Orthopedics position.
What kind of high-acuity assignment can travel nurses expect at J.W. Ruby Memorial?
Ruby Memorial is WVU Medicine's Magnet flagship hospital and a Level I adult trauma center with complex surgical, cardiac, critical-care, and specialty services. Travelers may work with referral patients from across West Virginia and surrounding states.
How are the ICU populations organized at Ruby Memorial?
The hospital has medical, surgical, and cardiovascular intensive-care settings, with ECMO available through critical care. ICU travelers may care for severe medical illness, major trauma, postoperative patients, and complex heart and vascular conditions.
What is distinctive about Ruby Memorial's approach to older trauma patients?
A dedicated geri-trauma service coordinates hospitalist, geriatric, and trauma care for injured adults age 65 and older. Travel nurses may see complex patients with fractures, multiple chronic conditions, and higher risks during recovery.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Orthopedics job in Morgantown
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Morgantown, WV
Morgantown, WV centers much of its healthcare on West Virginia University's J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, which draws patients from across northern Appalachia. Its critical-care floors and surgical suites keep demand for RN coverage up through most of the year. Fairmont, Westover, and Star City provide practical housing bases with quick access to the hospital corridors. Between rotations, many travelers recharge along the Mon River Rail-Trail or at the riverfront cafes near the downtown bridges. The university gives the place an easy, walkable pace off the clock, with coffee shops and bookstores near the campus. As a compact, college-town market built around one large referral hospital, Morgantown keeps the daily logistics light even when its floors are full.
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Travel Orthopedics · Morgantown, WV · $2,089 /wk