Med Surg RN
Wheeling, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,096/weekOverview
- Start Date10/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Med Surg RN
Overview
- 13-week contract in Wheeling, West Virginia
- 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
- Unit: MedSurg, cost center 6090
- 52-bed unit with all private rooms
Required Qualifications
- BLS
- NIHSS
- RN license
- Willing to float to the COVID unit
- Must be within a 50-mile radius
- Unexpired driver’s license must be submitted with the application
Preferred Qualifications
- ACLS
- Experience reading strips
- Experience with peritoneal dialysis
Unit Details
- Ratios are typically 1:7 on day and night shift
- Weekend rotation is every other weekend
- Holidays are worked into the rotation
- Remote tele is used as needed on a monitored different unit
- RN does not start IVs on this unit; IV team starts all IVs
- RT, hospitalist, intensivist, and pharmacy are in-house 24/7
- Common patients include ortho post-ops, basic neuro post-ops, general post-ops, and medical diagnoses such as COPD, CP, pneumonia, and cellulitis
- Hemodialysis is on the floor
- Floating may include other MedSurg units, MedSurg/Oncology units, and possibly IMC as MedSurg overflow
- Orientation includes general hospital orientation plus 2 full shifts on the unit
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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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