Orthopedic Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – 13-Week Contract in Morgantown, WV

Join a 13-week orthopedic travel nursing contract in Morgantown, West Virginia, providing acute-care nursing to adult patients recovering from total joint replacements, orthopedic procedures, and fractures. This Orthopedic Registered Nurse role is ideal for a confident RN with strong total joint replacement experience who thrives in a collaborative hospital environment and delivers focused, compassionate care to surgical patients.

Morgantown offers an inviting blend of Appalachian scenery, outdoor recreation, and a lively college-town atmosphere. With access to scenic trails, rivers, and a welcoming community, it is an excellent destination for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful work and an enjoyable West Virginia travel nursing experience.

Orthopedic Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Orthopedic Nursing / Orthopedic Travel RN
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care orthopedic and medical-surgical unit
• Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,030
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: October 8, 2026-January 7, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or two weekend shifts per schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Participation in the holiday rotation
• Patient Population: Orthopedic patients, including total joint replacement and fracture patients
• Typical Ratios: Approximately 1 RN to 5-6 patients
• Charting: EPIC electronic health record
• Floating: May float to comparable medical-surgical units as needed

Orthopedic Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in West Virginia
• At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience; strong orthopedic nursing experience required
• Demonstrated experience caring for total joint replacement patients, not only fracture patients
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Acute-care or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
• Proficiency with electronic health records; EPIC experience is preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, weekend rotations, and scheduled holidays
• COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption may be required in accordance with assignment policy

Orthopedic Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, total joint replacements, and fractures.
• Perform nursing assessments, monitor patient status, administer medications, and evaluate responses to treatment.
• Support postoperative recovery, mobility, pain management, wound care, and orthopedic precautions.
• Recognize changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the provider and interdisciplinary care team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing assistants, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the care team to promote safe recovery.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, mobility, discharge instructions, and ongoing orthopedic care.
• Accurately document nursing care and clinical observations in EPIC.
• Follow unit, hospital, and professional standards for infection prevention, patient safety, and quality patient care.

Apply now for this Orthopedic Registered Nurse travel contract in Morgantown, West Virginia, and bring your orthopedic nursing expertise to a collaborative acute-care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.