Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Charleston, WV
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs
$1,836/weekOverview
- Start Date01/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career as a Medical Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse in Charleston, WV (zip code 25304). This travel nursing opportunity lets you deliver high-quality patient care to adults facing cancer and complex medical conditions. Join our healthcare team in Charleston, West Virginia—a vibrant city known for its scenic river views, welcoming community, and excellent healthcare jobs.
Key Job Details – Charleston, WV Nursing Jobs
- Location: Charleston, WV 25304
- Unit: 5 South – Medical Surgical/Oncology (29 beds)
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:00), 3 shifts/week
- Hours: 36 hours/week guaranteed
- Contract Length: 13 weeks (options for 36 or 48-hour contracts)
- Start Date: January 22, 2026
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Benefits: Free parking for travel nurses
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 accepted)
- BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification preferred
- Experience with Cerner EMR charting preferred
- Ability to float to similar healthcare units as needed
- Two manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years required
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical exemptions accepted)
- Must reside at least 100 miles from facility (75-99 miles considered case-by-case)
RN Responsibilities – Medical Surgical/Oncology
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult medical, surgical, oncology, urology, and telemetry patients
- Administer chemotherapy (preferred), blood products, and manage ports and central lines
- Perform central line draws, assist with bone marrow aspirations, and manage Pleurx chest tubes
- Monitor and operate PCA pumps, feeding pumps, bladder scanners, and other clinical equipment
- Educate patients and families on oncology processes, palliative care, and treatment plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including IV teams and support staff
- Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner electronic medical records
- Float to similar medical-surgical or oncology units as needed
Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in Charleston, WV, and experience the charm and hospitality of West Virginia while making a meaningful impact. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your nursing career!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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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