Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Med-Surg | Parkersburg, WV

Apply for a 13-week Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Join an acute-care team caring for adult medical-surgical and infectious disease patients while enjoying an Ohio River community known for its historic character, scenic surroundings, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing / Med-Surg
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care, 18-bed Medical-Surgical and Infectious Disease unit
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., with a 30-minute meal break
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend; night weekend shifts are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be available based on unit needs
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs
• Floating: Travel nurses may float first to other Medical-Surgical units and, when appropriate, to Telemetry within their skill set

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in West Virginia
• At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience; travel nursing experience is required
• Recent EPIC electronic charting experience
• Strong knowledge of Medical-Surgical nursing, infectious diseases, and isolation precautions
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Ability to provide an unexpired copy of a valid driver's license during submission
• BSN is not required

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical and infectious disease patients
• Care for patients requiring isolation precautions, including those with COVID-19, MRSA, and C. difficile
• Assess patients, administer medications, monitor responses to treatment, and document care accurately in EPIC
• Manage typical Medical-Surgical infusions and medications, including heparin and antibiotics; cardiac drip titration is not required
• Care for patients receiving CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen in collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Maintain safe patient assignments, typically caring for approximately five to six patients
• Collaborate with nurses, nursing assistants, respiratory therapists, providers, and other members of the healthcare team
• Float to other Medical-Surgical areas as needed while practicing within established competencies
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday coverage according to unit needs

Orientation and Travel Nurse Support

• Initial EPIC orientation followed by unit-based orientation with a preceptor
• Dedicated charge nurse coverage is available around the clock
• Support from nursing assistants and respiratory therapy staff

Apply now for this Travel Medical-Surgical RN opportunity in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and join a supportive 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.