Travel Medical Surgical RN - $2,457 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical position requiring 2+ years of experience and a WV or Compact RN license.

Details

• > Works in the 5S Medical Surgical unit of a teaching hospital
• Cares for general med/surg patients including gastrointestinal, respiratory, neurological, cardiovascular, and renal cases
• Patient ratio of 1:5-7
• Night shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12), including weekdays and weekends
• Shift hours are 19:00-7:00
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Floating and scheduling requests cannot be guaranteed but will be accommodated when possible

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted for consideration)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS through AHA
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Minimum 2 Manager and/or Charge Nurse references from within the past 2 years required
• Skills needed include IV therapy, wound care, cardiac monitoring, tracheostomy care, and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and IV insulin protocols required

Additional Information

• Provide direct medical-surgical nursing care including medication administration, wound care, and monitoring of cardiac and respiratory status
• Utilize skills in GI, respiratory, neurological, cardiovascular, and renal patient care
• Respond to rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Facility expects minimal call-offs (2-3 per contract) due to prior attendance concerns
• Candidates must have a permanent address more than 100 miles from the facility; those between 75-100 miles may be considered case-by-case at the same rate
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from their last date of employment before returning as a traveler
• Current employees of the Vandalia Health System (including CAMC Health Systems, Mon Health Systems, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for travel contracts within the system
• Non-billable Cerner training modules required prior to start, averaging 8 hours to complete
• Orientation is held every other Monday
• Scrubs are not provided
• First-time travelers are not eligible due to travel experience requirement

American Traveler Job ID #P-741496. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.