Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Charleston, WV
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs
$1,836/weekOverview
- Start Date12/29/2025
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) on the 5 South Oncology Unit at a leading teaching hospital and Level IV Trauma Center in Charleston, West Virginia. This travel nursing job offers professional growth, a collaborative healthcare environment, and the chance to experience the vibrant culture and scenic beauty of Charleston, WV.
RN Job Details – Charleston, WV Healthcare Jobs
- Location: Charleston, WV 25304 (West Virginia nursing jobs)
- Unit: 5 South Medical/Surgical Oncology Unit (29 beds, adult population)
- Contract Length: 13-week travel nurse contract
- Start Date: December 18, 2025
- Shifts: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), every other weekend required
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1680-$1730
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Free parking for travel nurses
- Scrub Color: Royal Blue/White (RN)
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience (Medical/Surgical or Oncology nursing preferred)
- Active West Virginia or Compact RN License (pending license acceptable)
- BLS certification (American Heart Association required)
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification preferred
- Experience with Cerner electronic charting system
- Must reside at least 100 miles from facility (75-99 miles considered for approval)
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical exemptions only)
RN Responsibilities – Medical/Surgical & Oncology Nursing
- Deliver compassionate care to adult medical, surgical, oncology, urology, and telemetry patients
- Administer blood products, chemotherapy (preferred), and manage central lines, ports, and PCA pumps
- Assist with bone marrow aspirations and Pleurx chest tubes
- Monitor and respond to acute oncological emergencies (ATLS, anaphylaxis, sepsis, hemorrhage, spinal cord compression)
- Educate patients and families on oncology processes and palliative care
- Float to similar units as needed to support hospital staffing needs
- Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including IV teams
Discover why Charleston, WV is a top destination for travel nurses—enjoy riverfront views, local culture, and a welcoming community while advancing your healthcare career. Apply now to join our dedicated nursing team!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHRFor over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
2 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare - PH Division
About Charleston, WV
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Charleston, WV here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
- Average winter highs of 42°F and lows of 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Charleston offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scenes, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and local sports events to enjoy.
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