Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Medical-Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Charleston, WV

Join an experienced acute-care team as a Travel Med/Surg Oncology Registered Nurse in Charleston, West Virginia. Provide compassionate care to adult medical-surgical, oncology, palliative care, urology, and telemetry patients in a supportive, high-acuity hospital environment. Charleston offers a welcoming community in the scenic Kanawha Valley, with riverfront amenities, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the region’s cultural attractions.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Time: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: 29-bed adult medical-surgical and oncology unit
• Patient Population: Adult medical-surgical, oncology, palliative care, urology, and telemetry patients
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 4–5 patients per nurse on days and 5–6 patients per nurse on nights
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; approximately 3–4 weekend shifts during the contract
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
• Floating: May float within scope to like units based on staffing needs
• Orientation: 16 hours

Medical-Surgical Oncology RN Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in an acute-care setting
• Medical-surgical nursing experience required; inpatient oncology experience preferred. Strong candidates without oncology experience may be considered
• Active West Virginia Registered Nurse license or Compact RN license; candidates with a pending license may be considered for submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• ONS/ONCC chemotherapy certification or equivalent oncology competency, as required for the assignment
• Recent experience with telemetry, central line and implanted port care, blood administration, and PCA pumps
• Recent Cerner charting experience preferred
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and within a team-based floating model
• At least two recent manager or charge nurse references
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required unless a documented medical exemption applies

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical, oncology, palliative care, urology, and telemetry patients
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Monitor patients for oncology-related complications, including neutropenia, sepsis, altered mental status, tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, and spinal cord compression
• Perform telemetry monitoring and recognize changes in patient condition
• Manage central lines, implanted ports, blood and blood products, PCA pumps, chest tubes, PleurX drains, and related equipment
• Assist with bone marrow aspirations and provide care for patients receiving oncology therapies
• Support chemotherapy monitoring and administration when qualified; chemotherapy administration experience within the past year is preferred
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, and palliative care
• Collaborate with providers, IV teams, and the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, timely, and compassionate care
• Float to like units within scope of practice while maintaining high standards of patient safety and documentation

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Charleston, West Virginia, and join a dedicated medical-surgical and oncology care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.