Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Huntington, West Virginia.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Nurse – Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – Huntington, WV (Travel Assignment)

Med/Surg RN (Night Shift) – 13-week travel nurse assignment in Huntington, WV. Immediate start at a Level II Trauma Center using Cerner EMR.

Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Join a dynamic team as a Medical/Surgical Float RN (travel nurse) in Huntington, West Virginia. This travel nursing job places you at a major teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center, while enjoying the scenic riverfront community of Huntington (zip code 25701). Ideal for Med/Surg RNs and float RNs seeking short-term acute care experience in West Virginia nursing jobs.

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1730-$1820/week
• Location: Huntington, WV 25701 (Huntington, West Virginia)
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care – Major Teaching Hospital, Level II Trauma Center
• Unit: Medical Surgical Float – 2 North East/West Float Post Surgical
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel Assignment
• Start Date: March 23, 2026
• End Date: June 22, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night Shift – 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Charting / EMR: Cerner (Cerner EMR)
• Scrub Color: Black scrubs or facility T-shirt; surgery scrubs provided when needed
• Parking: Free parking available for travelers

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia or a Multi-State Compact RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent medical-surgical (Med/Surg) RN experience
• Experience with post-surgical patient care, medical-surgical nursing, and float RN assignments preferred
• First-time travel nurses are welcome
• Ability to float between units as needed and adapt in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Must complete required lab work within 72 hours of contract signing
• Completion of facility modules during orientation and annually
• Local candidates (within 50 miles) are not eligible for this travel assignment

• Provide high-quality medical-surgical nursing care to post-surgical and medical patients as a float RN
• Use Cerner EMR to monitor, assess, and document patient conditions accurately
• Administer medications, IV therapies, treatments, and procedures as prescribed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and ancillary staff, to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and post-operative care
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment; follow hospital policies, infection control, and patient safety protocols
• Adapt quickly to changing patient acuity and unit assignments during night shift nursing

Experience the rewarding culture of a traveler-friendly hospital in a beautiful West Virginia community. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for Med/Surg RNs seeking short-term acute care and float RN experience. Apply now to join our healthcare team in Huntington, WV and make a difference in patient care!

Apply now: Submit your application to be considered for this Med/Surg RN travel nursing job in Huntington, West Virginia.

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GHR Healthcare Job . 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:
Med/Surg

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