Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,400 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Medical Surgical Floor Nurse position in Wheeling, West Virginia. This acute care role involves providing high-quality nursing care for patients with various conditions, including congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cellulitis, and pneumonia. The position requires a dedicated professional able to work in a fast-paced environment with a rotating day and night schedule.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour day/night rotating shifts, with weekends scheduled as needed, usually half of the total weekends.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid BLS (American Heart Association) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a medical-surgical setting. License to submit is not required.
• Patient Population:
  Patients with congestive heart failure, COPD, cellulitis, respiratory or abdominal issues, pneumonia, urosepsis, and acute kidney injury.
• Unit Notes:
  The unit operates under a 50 mile radius rule. All submissions must include a copy of the candidate's unexpired driver's license. Licensing hits must be disclosed at the time of submission.
• Staffing and Operational Details:
  • One charge RN on the floor with assignment.
  • Nurse aides are present, including PCTs.
  • RN must be able to titrate heparin drips based on aptt results.
  • There is no ventilator; intermittent BiPAP support is available.
  • Telemetry services are monitored remotely by monitor techs.
  • Transitioning to Qgenda scheduling system.
• Floating and Cancellation:
  • Floating as needed based on census; external travelers are the first to float.
  • No standby or call requirement.
  • Cancellation policy:
    Two shifts per 13-week contract.
• Charting System: EPIC.
• Additional Notes:
  The unit requires navy blue scrubs. Shift notes include 12-hour day/night rotations with weekends as scheduled.

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 . 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus