Travel RN | Medical-Surgical | Days and Nights | $2,448/Week | Weirton, WV

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)

Protouch Staffing is seeking a qualified Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Weirton, West Virginia. This opportunity offers 36 guaranteed hours per week, a supportive clinical environment, and the opportunity to work with a variety of medical-surgical patients. First-time travelers are welcome!

Assignment Highlights

• Location: Weirton, WV
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days and Nights
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: May be included in the RN holiday rotation
• Floating: Required. Nurses may float to other Medical-Surgical, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, or Intermediate Care units to care for lower-acuity patients.
• Rotating Shifts: When rotating between days and nights, schedules are generally arranged in two-week blocks.
• Call: No call or standby requirements.
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Weekly Compensation

• Gross Weekly Pay: $2,448
• Taxable Weekly Pay: $1,181
• Non-Taxable Weekly Stipends: $1,267

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience
• Active RN license required
• BLS certification required

Unit & Clinical Details

• 48-bed Medical-Surgical unit
• Patient Ratios:
• Days: 1:5-7
• Nights: 1:6-8
• Common patient diagnoses include pneumonia, UTIs, altered mental status, GI bleeds, alcohol withdrawal, falls, and weakness.
• Nurses may be required to titrate certain drips, with cardiac drip titration excluded.
• Common drips include heparin, Bumex, and Lasix.
• Charge nurses are available on the unit. Day-shift charge nurses may take patient assignments.
• Patient care technicians assist with vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, heart monitor application, bathing, feeding, toileting, turning, and positioning.
• Respiratory therapy manages breathing treatments, inhalers, ABGs, and respiratory equipment, including BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen.
• Monitor technicians monitor telemetry patients and notify nurses of concerns. Nurses are not expected to independently interpret telemetry strips.
• EMR: Epic
• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• Orientation: One day with the educator for the computer system and one day with a preceptor.

Why Choose Protouch Staffing?

Woman-owned. Healthcare-founded. Traveler-focused.

With over 32 years of staffing expertise, Protouch Staffing knows that finding the right assignment is about more than just a paycheck. Founded by healthcare professionals in 1992, we've built our reputation on personalized service, integrity, and putting our travelers first.

Our dedicated recruiters take the time to understand your pay expectations, location preferences, and career goals to help you find opportunities that truly fit.

Our promise? No pressure, no restrictions. Just great opportunities, honest communication, and a team that's in your corner.

Your career. Your goals. Our commitment.

Apply today and let Protouch Staffing help you find your next great travel nursing opportunity!

Pay Disclaimer

Advertised gross weekly compensation is based on 36 scheduled hours and includes taxable wages and potential non-taxable stipends. Stipend eligibility depends on individual circumstances and applicable tax regulations. Actual compensation may vary based on hours worked, residency, and assignment terms.