Travel Med Surg RN - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg unit requiring BLS, NIHSS certification, and telemetry familiarity. Details Acute care Med/Surg unit (6N Overflow) with 30 beds Patient ratios of 1:6, up to 1:7 Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, cellulitis, pneumonia, urosepsis, AKI, and post-surgical cases (chole, appy) Telemetry monitored remotely by dedicated monitor techs Intermittent BIPAP use; no ventilator management required RNs required to titrate heparin drips based on aPTT results One charge RN staffed per shift, with PCT support on the unit 12-hour day shifts, including weekends as scheduled (approximately half of total weekends) Floating required as needed based on census, with external travelers floated first No standby or on-call requirements EPIC EMR used Navy blue scrubs required Requirements Active WV or compact RN license required BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Acute care Med/Surg experience preferred Comfortable with drip titration (heparin) based on lab values Unexpired driver's license required for consideration Additional Information Deliver Med/Surg nursing care to a diverse adult patient population with varied acute diagnoses Collaborate with charge RN and PCT support staff on the unit Unit is transitioning scheduling systems to QGenda Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility; local travelers not accepted Cancellation policy allows for 2 shifts per 13-week contract First-time travelers may be considered for this position Previous WVU Medicine travelers must have completed a 2-year break before reapplying Travelers cannot work within the WVU system for longer than one year without taking a 2-year break; cumulative experience applies American Traveler Job ID P-750047. 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.