American Traveler

Travel Med Surg RN - $2,167 per week

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Virginia
Temporary
Registered Nurse/RN

Posted 2 day(s) ago

Reference: ADZ-US-F8863F87F2BA87E70BFC5F2D34F96B2E


American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Weirton, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring a WV or compact RN license and at least 1 year of experience. Details 48-bed Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting Patient ratios of 1:5-7 on days and 1:6-8 on nights Common diagnoses include pneumonia, UTI, altered mental status, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, and falls/weakness 12-hour night shifts, 7 PM to 7 AM Weekend rotation required every other weekend Holiday rotation required for RNs Floating required to other Med/Surg, Med/Surg-Tele, or IMC units for lower acuity patients RNs titrate drips including heparin, bumex, and lasix, with no cardiac drip titration required Charge nurse present on each shift; may or may not take a patient assignment depending on staffing PCTs/CNAs on unit with ratio of approximately 1:10-12, handling vitals, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and ADLs Respiratory Therapy manages ventilators, BiPap, CPAP, and high flow O2; RNs not required to manage this equipment Dedicated monitor tech reads telemetry strips; RNs not expected to interpret tele No call or standby requirements Uses EPIC EMR Requirements Active WV or compact RN license required BLS certification required Minimum 1 year of RN experience required Experience with drip titration preferred (excluding cardiac drips) First-time travelers will be considered Additional Information Daily responsibilities include direct patient care, monitoring, medication administration, and coordination with ancillary staff Unit orientation includes 1 day with an educator on computer systems and 1 day shadowing a preceptor Schedule is created by the manager with consideration for requested time off; no self-scheduling or block scheduling available Travelers are expected to remain flexible to help fill scheduling gaps If working rotating shifts, schedule typically alternates in 2-week blocks between days and nights Navy blue scrubs required for RNs Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel assignment Previous WVU Medicine travelers must have completed a 2-year break before reapplying Travelers cannot work within the WVU Medicine system for longer than a year without taking a 2-year break Candidates interview directly with the unit manager American Traveler Job ID P-776515. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.