Travel Med Surg RN - $2,218 per week

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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at an acute care hospital in West Virginia, requiring at least 1 year of RN experience and Epic EMR familiarity.

Details

• Level 8-23 Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
• 48-bed unit serving patients with diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, altered mental status, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, and falls/weakness
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-7 on days and 1:6-8 on nights
• PCT support available at a ratio of approximately 1:10-12, responsible for vitals, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, heart monitor application, bathing, feeding, toileting, and patient repositioning
• Monitor tech located on a separate floor reads and monitors telemetry for all patients and alerts nursing staff as needed — nurses are not expected to independently read or interpret telemetry strips
• Respiratory therapy manages all breathing treatments, inhalers, ABGs, BiPap, CPAP, and high-flow O2; RNs are responsible for monitoring only
• RNs may be required to titrate drips (e.g., heparin, bumex, lasix), excluding cardiac drip titration
• Charge nurses present on each shift; day shift has 2 charge nurses who take patient assignments, night shift charge may or may not take an assignment depending on staffing
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Must work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• No self-scheduling or block scheduling; schedule is manager-directed with flexibility around requested time off
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating to other Med/Surg, Med/Surg-Tele, or IMC units may be required for lower acuity patients
• Epic EMR used on the unit
• 18-week assignment

Requirements

• Active WV RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• A copy of an unexpired driver's license is required for consideration
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Orientation consists of 1 day with an educator/computer system overview and 1 day with a preceptor
• RNs are required to wear navy blue scrubs
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being eligible to apply
• Candidates may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year before being required to take a 2-year break
• Holiday rotation may apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-735809. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.