Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,155 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) on a Medical Surgical Floor located in Wheeling, West Virginia. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This role involves providing patient care in an acute care setting, with specific expertise in managing patients with conditions such as congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cellulitis, and pneumonia. The RN will work 12-hour day shifts, including weekends as scheduled.

Job Details:

• Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
• Specialty: Medical Surgical Floor
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, weekends as scheduled, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, and a current license to practice as an RN.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit notes include a 50-mile radius rule for submissions.
  • All candidates must include a copy of their unexpired drivers license and disclose licensing hits at the time of submission.
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio is up to 1:7 with approval; RN must be comfortable with this.
  • Common patient diagnoses include CHF, COPD, cellulitis, cholecystitis, appendicitis, pneumonia, urosepsis, and acute kidney injury.
  • One charge nurse is present on the floor with an assigned team.
  • PCTs (patient care technicians) are available on the unit.
  • No ventilator management, but intermittent BIPAP is used.
  • Remote monitoring via telehealth is in place.
  • Floating requirements are based on census; external travelers are the first to float.
  • Scrub color is navy blue.
  • The contract includes two shifts over a 13-week period, generally scheduled as needed, usually occupying about half of the weekends.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1267757. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus