Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,285 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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Medical Surgical (MS) Charge Nurse position is available in Wheeling, West Virginia. This role involves overseeing patient care on a Medical Surgical unit within an acute care setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts with weekends as scheduled, usually 1/2 the total weekends per month
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (American Heart Association) certification, NIHSS certification, minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, and current licensure.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with patients diagnosed with CHF, COPD, cellulitis, R/O, chole, appendicitis, pneumonia, urosepsis, AKI.
• Float: Float rotation may be required based on census; external travelers are first to float.
• Additional Information: The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6/7, with up to 1:7 permissible if the RN agrees. The unit is equipped with remote telemetry monitored by techs. No ventilators or continuous BIPAP, but intermittent BIPAP is used. The patient population includes common diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, cellulitis, and others.
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

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 #1264912. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus