Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical RN
Wheeling, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,192/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Wheeling, WV – 13-Week Assignment

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity — 13-week travel assignment in Wheeling, WV, providing acute care nursing in a modern hospital. Join a dynamic healthcare team delivering high-quality medical-surgical care to a diverse patient population.

Wheeling, located in the scenic Ohio Valley, is known for its friendly community, historic charm, and beautiful riverfront parks—making it a wonderful place to live and work during your assignment.

Job Details

  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1950-$2060
  • Location: Wheeling, WV 26003 (Wheeling, West Virginia travel nursing job)
  • Setting: Acute Care – Med/Surg (6N Overflow Unit) — Medical-Surgical RN / Travel Nurse
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: March 10, 2026
  • End Date: June 9, 2026
  • Shift: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, weekends as scheduled (night shift / day shift experience preferred)
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Number of Beds: 30
  • Patient Ratios: Up to 1:7 (medical-surgical patient ratio)
  • Charting System: EPIC (EPIC EMR experience helpful)
  • Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license (Registered Nurse)
  • At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience (medical-surgical RN experience)
  • BLS (AHA) certification
  • NIHSS certification
  • Ability to titrate heparin drips based on aPTT results (heparin drip titration experience)
  • Willingness to float as needed based on census (flexible travel nurse)
  • Must provide a copy of an unexpired driver’s license at submission
  • Comfortable with patient ratios up to 1:7

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality medical-surgical nursing care to patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, cellulitis, pneumonia, urosepsis, and AKI
  • Monitor and assess patient conditions, document in EPIC, and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Administer medications and treatments, including titration of heparin drips and other acute care interventions
  • Collaborate with charge nurses, PCTs, and other staff to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care
  • Participate in rotating shifts, including weekends as scheduled; adapt to day/night rotations typical for travel nurse roles
  • Float to other units as needed based on facility census to support staffing and continuity of care

Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Wheeling, WV — join our healthcare team today and advance your acute care nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #465971. 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: Med/Surg

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Wheeling, WV

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Wheeling, WV here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Wheeling, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 83°F and lows around 62°F.
  • In winter, average highs are around 38°F and lows around 21°F.
Furnished Housing
  • There are options for short term rentals in Wheeling, WV, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
Transportation
  • Wheeling is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • Wheeling has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include heart disease and obesity.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Wheeling offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
  • The city has a rich art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
  • Sports enthusiasts can find recreational activities such as golfing and hiking in the beautiful outdoors.
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