Travel Medical-Surgical RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  06/29/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a 52-bed Med/Surg unit on nights, requiring at least 2 years of experience and a WV or compact RN license.

• 52-bed acute care Med/Surg unit with all private rooms
• Patient population includes post-op orthopedic, general surgery, and basic neuro patients (laminectomies, discectomies, spinal fusions), as well as medical diagnoses such as COPD, pneumonia, cellulitis, and CHF
• Hemodialysis patients are managed on this unit; experience with peritoneal dialysis is highly preferred
• Patient ratio is 1:6-7 (primarily 1:7 on both day and night shifts); CNA support available with ratios of 1:10-12 per shift
• Common drips include Heparin, PCAs with MSO4, occasional Ativan gtt; no cardiac drips or continuous insulin drips
• Respiratory support includes BiPAP (intermittent), CPAP, and High Flow; RT is available in-house 24/7
• Remote telemetry monitoring is available as needed, monitored from a separate unit; RNs are not required to read strips but may do so if experienced
• IV Team handles all IV starts in-house 24/7; RNs assess IV sites only; PICC team also available
• Pharmacy is in-house 24/7 with Pyxis dispensing; hospitalist, intensivist, and residents are all in-house 24/7
• EMR:
  Allscripts (also referred to as Sunrise)
• 12-hour night shifts: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Every-other-weekend requirement (3 weekends per 6-week schedule); nights rotate Fri/Sat
• Floating may occur to other Med/Surg or Med/Surg Oncology units; possible IMC float with Med/Surg overflow assignment only (no drips)
• Schedules are built in 6-week blocks; staff may submit up to 6 time-off requests per 6-week schedule
• 13-week contract

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS
• ACLS certification is a plus
• Experience with peritoneal dialysis is highly preferred
• BSN is not required
• A copy of a valid, unexpired driver's license is required for consideration
• Any licensing disciplinary history (hits) must be disclosed

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before re-applying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• Orientation consists of general hospital orientation followed by 2 full shifts on the unit
• Holiday rotation coverage is required
• RN scrub uniform: navy blue top and bottom with navy scrub jacket; hoodies are not permitted
• COVID-positive or COVID-pending patients may be housed on this unit pending test results
• Work history covering the past 7 years (or from graduation, whichever is less) with no gaps greater than 30 days is required; each position should include hospital size, unit size, trauma level, and teaching facility status
• Two references are required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN); if the candidate worked a permanent position in the last 12 months, one supervisor reference must be from that facility
• A skills checklist completed within the past year is required

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more.

American Traveler Job  #P-720846. 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:
Travel RN - Med/Surg