Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in Morgantown, WV | Nights (3x12)
JW Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown, WV
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Travel RN
Stepdown Nurse in Morgantown, WV
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$2,241
Specialty
Stepdown
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Stepdown travel nurse job in Morgantown, West Virginia, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. This role pays $2,241 per week and follows a Nights 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: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel Stepdown Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Stepdown 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 – Stepdown Travel Nurse Jobs Near Morgantown, WV
What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important
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
Licensing in West Virginia
Compact license accepted. West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
See the West Virginia Licensing Center →
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.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Stepdown · Morgantown, WV · $2,241 /wk