6N Overflow Medical-Surgical RN
Wheeling, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Travel Nurse, Night Shift in Wheeling, WV: 13-week acute care assignment on a modern 52-bed, all-private-room unit—ideal for West Virginia nursing jobs and travel nursing professionals seeking growth. Join our healthcare team today.

Job Details

• Location: Wheeling, WV (Zip: 26003) — Wheeling, West Virginia nursing jobs / travel nurse opportunity
• Setting: Acute Care – Medical/Surgical Unit (Med/Surg RN role)
• Duration: 13 weeks (March 13, 2026 – June 12, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (1845-0715), weekends as scheduled — night shift RN job
• Hours: 36 hours per week, guaranteed
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1950–$2060
• Number of Positions: 2 openings
• Travel Assignment: Must reside outside a 50-mile radius (travel nursing requirement)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license (state license or compact; willing to wait for licensure if needed)
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) clinical experience
• Experience with peritoneal dialysis highly preferred (preferred clinical skill)
• Ability to work every-other-weekend and holidays as scheduled
• Must submit a copy of unexpired driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical-surgical nursing care to patients with a variety of medical and post-operative diagnoses (orthopedic, neuro, general surgery, infections, COPD, pneumonia, cellulitis, etc.)
• Manage patient assignments with typical night-shift ratios of 1:6–1:7
• Collaborate with an in-house multidisciplinary team including hospitalists, intensivists, CNAs, IV team, RT, and pharmacy (24/7 coverage)
• Assess IV sites and coordinate with IV team for IV starts; monitor and troubleshoot IVs and lines
• Monitor and manage infusions/drips (Heparin, occasional Lasix, PCAs, occasional Ativan gtt)
• Care for patients using intermittent BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Float to other Med/Surg or Med/Surg/Oncology units as needed to support patient care
• Document patient care and assessments using Allscripts EMR (Sunrise)
• Participate in hospital and unit-specific orientation to ensure safe, compliant care

Why apply: This Med/Surg RN job is an excellent travel nursing opportunity for experienced medical-surgical nurses looking for acute care experience in Wheeling, WV. If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse seeking a night shift travel assignment with strong clinical support and professional growth opportunities, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our travel nursing team — submit your resume, RN license information, and required certifications. Join our healthcare team today and advance your nursing career in West Virginia.

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