Travel Med Surg Post Surgical RN - $2,182 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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Post-Surgical unit position requiring night shift availability and proficiency with post-operative patient care.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a 27-bed Med/Surg Post-Surgical unit (Level 7)
• Patient population includes post-operative orthopedic (knee/hip/shoulder replacements, hip fractures), GU (TURBT, TURP, bladder biopsy), general surgery (hemicolectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair), and cath lab patients (post-peripheral interventions, dialysis cath insertions)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5 (max 1:6) on day shift; 1:6 (max 1:7) on night shift
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) are present on the unit — 3 on days, 2 on nights
• Telemetry strips are interpreted by monitor techs on another unit and faxed to Level 7; RNs are not required to read their own strips
• Respiratory therapy manages breathing treatments and equipment (CPAP, BiPAP); RNs manage high-flow oxygen as patient condition warrants; no ventilators on this unit
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation may be required on a group alternating schedule (Group 1: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve; Group 2: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas)
• Floating required on a rotating basis to other MS, MS-Tele, or IMC units for lower acuity patients as needed; staff is also shared with the IRF (rehab unit)
• No on-call requirement; low-census early dismissal (EA) is possible per unit staffing needs
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WV RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Med/Surg or post-surgical nursing experience required
• Proficiency with blood transfusions, wound vac changes, and PCA pumps required
• Experience managing heparin drips per protocol required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Valid, unexpired driver's license required for consideration
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• 2 references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference (from a permanent facility if applicable within the last 12 months) and 1 peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include post-operative care, wound vac changes, blood transfusions, PCA pump management, and heparin drip titration per protocol
• Charge nurses are present on every shift; day shift charge does not take a patient assignment, while night shift charge may carry a small assignment of 2–3 patients
• Orientation consists of 1 day with an educator followed by 1–2 days with a preceptor
• Navy blue or white scrubs required; scrubs are not provided by the facility
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being considered; cumulative travel experience at WVU facilities may not exceed one year total
• All candidates are interviewed directly by a unit manager

American Traveler Job ID #P-732784. 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.