Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
Wheeling, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,167/week
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,167/week

Description

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Travel Job in Wheeling, West Virginia

Take your Med/Surg Registered Nurse experience to a dynamic acute care setting in Wheeling, West Virginia (26003). Nestled along the Ohio River, Wheeling offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere with historic charm, scenic views, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it a great place to live and work during your assignment. This travel RN job offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced medical-surgical nursing environment where your clinical skills, adaptability, and teamwork will make a meaningful impact every shift.

If you enjoy caring for a diverse patient population and thrive in a collaborative hospital setting, this is a great opportunity to grow your experience while supporting a unit that values strong nursing practice and patient-centered care.

Travel Nurse Job Details

  • Setting: Acute care Med/Surg unit
  • Location: Wheeling, WV
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts; weekends as scheduled
  • Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930-$2,030
  • Charting System: EPIC
  • Patient Population: CHF, COPD, cellulitis, pneumonia, urosepsis, AKI, and general medical-surgical cases
  • Work Environment: 30-bed unit with remote telemetry monitoring and support from PCTs

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg or acute care nursing experience
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current NIHSS certification
  • Comfortable caring for 1:6/7 patient ratios
  • Ability to titrate heparin drips based on aPTT results
  • Willingness to rotate days and nights and work scheduled weekends
  • Adaptable, team-oriented, and ready to support varying patient acuity

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical patients across a variety of diagnoses
  • Assess, monitor, and document patient status accurately and promptly in EPIC
  • Administer medications and manage treatments according to the plan of care
  • Titrate heparin infusions and respond appropriately to lab results and clinical changes
  • Collaborate with charge nurses, aides, monitor techs, and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Support telemetry-monitored patients and recognize changes in condition early
  • Float as needed based on census and unit needs
  • Maintain a professional, patient-focused approach in a busy acute care environment

Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment in Wheeling, West Virginia, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.

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 #514987. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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7 nurses recommend working with 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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