Medical Surgical Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience with 12 months worked in the last 3 years.

• Experience with Epic is required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a West Virginia license or compact license (required after submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• 24 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - WVU Medicine and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - WVU Medicine.

• 24 months gap required between for Travel at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - WVU Medicine and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - WVU Medicine.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Artificial nails are not allowed for any travelers. Failure to adhere could result in being sent home and/or terminated if policy is not followed.

Required Skills/Experience: Strong knowledge in infectious disease and isolation precautions.

Special Requests: If candidate worked a perm facility in the last 12 months, 1 reference must be from perm facility. Cumulative experience applies for previous travelers who are current or previous employees. At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to. Block scheduling will be allowed as long as the needs of the unit are met.

Unit Details: Ratios: 1:5-6; 1:4 if Covid. Patient population includes infectious disease, isolation, Covid, MRSA, and C-Diff. No cardiac drips. Common drips and medications include heparin, typical Med-Surg IV medications, and antibiotics. Night charge will always take a full patient assignment. Patients may be on CPAP, BiPAP, or high flow; no vents. Respiratory therapy manages respiratory equipment. Remote telemetry is monitored from the 3rd floor; RNs do not have to read or interpret strips.

Shift & Scheduling: Travelers will be scheduled where they are needed. Every other weekend. Weekend night shifts are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Holidays will depend on unit needs; travelers may be expected to work holidays if permanent staff coverage is insufficient.

Floating Requirements: Travelers are the first to float. Floating is required to any Med-Surg units. If floated to Tele, they will be assigned patients within their skillset.

14 days maximum time off

1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 2 years

Driver’s license required for submission

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: WV
• Certifications: Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-07-12
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3