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.

• Travel experience is required.

• Experience with Epic is required.

Requirements:

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

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• 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.

If candidate worked a perm facility in the last 12 months, 1 reference must be from perm facility.

Eligibility as Current/Previous Employee: cumulative experience applies for previous travelers.

References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to.

Required Skills/Experience: Strong knowledge in Med-Surg, infectious disease, and isolation precautions.

Special Requests: Block scheduling is allowed as long as the needs of the unit are met.

Unit Details: Ratios: 1:5-6; 1:4 if Covid. Infectious disease and isolation patient population, including Covid, MRSA, and C-Diff. All private rooms due to infectious diseases. No cardiac drips; common drips and IV medications include heparin, antibiotics, and other typical Med-Surg IV medications. Patients may require CPAP, BiPAP, or high flow, managed by respiratory therapy; no vents. Remote telemetry monitoring from the 3rd floor with monitors at the desk; RNs do not read or interpret strips.

Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend; for nights, weekend shifts are Fri/Sat/Sun. Holidays will depend on the needs of the unit. If there is not enough permanent staff to cover holidays, travelers will be expected to work holidays.

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

7 days maximum time off

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

1 Manager/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

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: 2026-06-11
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3