Travel Med Surg RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/07/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a night shift acute care position requiring a WV or compact license and at least 2 years of experience.

• 30-bed acute care Medical-Surgical overflow unit
• 12-hour night shifts with weekends as scheduled (approximately half of total weekends)
• Patient ratio of 1:6, occasionally up to 1:7
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, cellulitis, R/O, cholecystitis, appendicitis, pneumonia, urosepsis, and AKI
• Telemetry monitoring available, watched remotely by monitor techs
• Intermittent BIPAP support used; no ventilator management required
• RNs titrate heparin drips based on aPTT results
• Unit staffed with a charge RN and PCTs for support
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Floating required as needed based on census, with external travelers floated first
• No standby or on-call requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• BSN not required for this position

• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for travel rate; no local candidates accepted
• Returning travelers must have taken a 2-year break since last working at any WVU Medicine facility
• Travelers are limited to 1 year of cumulative work within the WVU Medicine system before requiring a 2-year break
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• All candidates must interview directly with the unit manager prior to placement

American Traveler Job  #P-748939. 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.