Med Surg RN
Wheeling, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Wheeling, West Virginia for an adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives in fast-paced inpatient care. Located in the welcoming Ohio Valley, Wheeling offers a scenic riverfront setting, historic charm, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and local amenities. Join a busy medical-surgical team and make a meaningful impact on adult acute care patients while working in a supportive, team-oriented hospital environment.
Job Details
- Position: Med/Surg Registered Nurse / Medical-Surgical RN
- Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Wheeling, WV 26003
- Start Date: 08/02/2026
- End Date: 11/01/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,030
- Care Setting: Acute care Med/Surg unit
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Schedule: Rotating weekends and holidays as needed
- Charting System: EPIC
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6-7
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in good standing
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing or acute care RN experience required
- Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
- Ability to work rotating day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Comfortable caring for a broad adult patient population with varying acuity
- Ability to manage medical-surgical assignments with ratios up to 1:7
- Experience with telemetry nursing and heparin titration preferred
- Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a team-first mindset
- Valid unexpired driver's license required for submission
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care to adult medical-surgical and inpatient acute care patients
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions accurately in EPIC
- Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care
- Monitor telemetry patients and respond appropriately to clinical changes
- Titrate heparin per protocol based on aPTT results when indicated
- Collaborate with charge nurses, PCTs, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Manage common diagnoses including CHF, COPD, cellulitis, pneumonia, AKI, urosepsis, and post-op surgical patients
- Support a positive, patient-centered environment while adapting to unit needs and floating as required
Apply now for this travel RN job in Wheeling, WV and take the next step in your Med/Surg 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
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About Wheeling, WV
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Wheeling, WV here's what you should know:- 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.
- 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.
- There are options for short term rentals in Wheeling, WV, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Wheeling is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- 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.
- 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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