Med Surg RN
Parkersburg, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Join a supportive acute care team and gain valuable experience caring for a diverse patient population with infectious disease and isolation needs in a well-organized Med/Surg unit.
Located in Parkersburg, WV, this travel nursing assignment offers riverside scenery, a welcoming community, and convenient access to outdoor recreation—making it a great place to live and work while building your acute care nursing experience.
Job Details
- Job Title: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment
- Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Setting: Acute care Med/Surg unit with infectious disease and isolation patients
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930 - $2,030
- Schedule: Weekends as scheduled; every-other-weekend required
- Start Date: 08/15/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Charting System: EPIC
- Orientation: EPIC orientation plus floor orientation with a preceptor
Job Requirements
- Active RN license
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg RN or acute care nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- EPIC experience required
- BLS certification required
- Strong knowledge of Med/Surg, infectious disease, and isolation precautions
- Ability to work nights, weekends as scheduled, and float as needed
- Comfortable caring for patients with COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, and other infectious diagnoses
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to Med/Surg patients with infectious disease and isolation needs
- Administer medications and IV therapies as ordered, including Heparin and common Med/Surg antibiotics
- Monitor patient conditions, assess changes, and communicate appropriately with the care team
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC
- Follow infection control and isolation protocols consistently
- Collaborate with charge nurses, CNAs, respiratory therapy, and other clinical staff to support efficient patient care
- Float to other Med/Surg units as needed, with patient assignments matched to skillset if floated to telemetry
- Work within a team-based environment focused on quality, safety, and excellent patient outcomes
Apply now to explore this Travel Med/Surg RN job in Parkersburg, WV and join a healthcare team committed to quality patient care.
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 Parkersburg, WV
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Parkersburg, WV here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Parkersburg, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- There are options for short-term rentals in Parkersburg, WV, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Parkersburg is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Parkersburg offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and water sports on the Ohio River.
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