Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Charleston, WV
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,380/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Charleston, West Virginia 25311: provide compassionate home health and hospice nursing care in patients’ homes across Kanawha County. Charleston offers a welcoming setting for your assignment and a convenient home base for serving patients throughout the area. This 9-week RN assignment is ideal for nurses seeking home health RN jobs, skilled clinical experience, and meaningful one-on-one patient care while supporting comfort, recovery, and independence.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health / Hospice
- Location: Charleston, WV 25311
- Coverage Area: Kanawha County
- Duration: 9 weeks
- Start Date: 08/28/2026
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Shift Length: 8 hours
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shifts Per Week: 5
- On Call / Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend and one additional day per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,120 - $2,230
- Mileage: Reimbursed between visits from first patient to last patient
- Education: Associate degree required
- Certification: Current CPR certification required
Job Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
- Home health nursing experience preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage patient visits efficiently
- Reliable transportation for travel between patient visits
Responsibilities
- Complete OASIS visits and provide skilled nursing care in the home setting
- Assess patient conditions and develop individualized care plans
- Document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on care plans, medications, and symptom management
- Maintain productivity expectations while delivering high-quality patient care
- Work scheduled weekends and additional on-call coverage as assigned
Why Apply for This Travel RN Job?
- Competitive weekly pay for a Charleston, WV nursing job
- Meaningful home health and hospice nursing experience
- Travel assignment with consistent weekday hours
- Mileage reimbursement for patient visit travel
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient comfort and recovery
Apply now to join a dedicated home health and hospice healthcare team in Charleston, West Virginia.
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 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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