Travel Med Surg RN - $2,182 per week

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:
  
  08/24/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and NIHSS certification.

• Acute care setting on a 52-bed Med/Surg unit with all private rooms
• Patient population includes ortho, neuro, and general post-op patients, hemodialysis, and various medical diagnoses (COPD, CP, pneumonia, cellulitis, etc)
• Peritoneal dialysis experience highly preferred
• Patient ratios of approximately 1:6-7 on both day and night shifts
• 12-hour night shifts )
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Every-other-weekend requirement (3 weekends out of a 6-week schedule), Fri/Sat nights
• Uses Sunrise EMR
• Remote telemetry monitoring available as needed on a different unit; RNs not required to read strips
• Common drips include Heparin, PCAs with MSO4, and occasional Ativan gtt; no cardiac gtts or insulin drips
• Intermittent Bipap, Cpap, and High Flow support
• IV Team and PICC Team available 24/7; RNs assess IV sites but do not start their own IVs
• Hospitalist, Intensivist, RT, and Pharmacy in-house 24/7
• Floating may be required to other Med/Surg or Med/Surg/Oncology units, or IMC for overflow (no gtts)
• Charge Nurse takes a full patient assignment, supported by a Clinical Assistant
• CNAs support the unit at a ratio of approximately 1:10-12

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certification required
• ACLS certification is a plus
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Experience with peritoneal dialysis highly preferred
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse Med/Surg population including post-surgical and medical patients
• General hospital orientation followed by 2 full shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Scrub requirement: navy blue top and bottom, navy scrub jackets, no hoodies
• Holiday coverage required as part of the standard rotation schedule
• Cancellation policy allows for 2 shifts per 13-week contract
• COVID-positive patients typically remain on this unit unless extended wait for test results requires transfer to the COVID unit

American Traveler Job  #P-743094. 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

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

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. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.