Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,155 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 54,600 - 63,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

Referral bonuses

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia. This position involves overseeing patient care in a Medical Surgical unit. Candidates must have valid licensure and a minimum of 2 years of experience. A competitive salary, health insurance, and private housing are offered.

The role includes 12-hour shifts, requiring flexibility, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of up to 1:7. Additional perks include referral bonuses and unlimited free CE credits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Current licensure required.
• Ability to float based on census.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care on a Medical Surgical unit within an acute care setting.
• Manage a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6/7 as agreed.

Skills

BLS certification

NIHSS certification

Experience with CHF

Experience with COPD

Experience with cellulitis

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

A Medical Surgical (MS) Charge Nurse position is available in Wheeling, West Virginia. This role involves overseeing patient care on a Medical Surgical unit within an acute care setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details

• Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
• Schedule: 12‑hour rotating shifts with weekends as scheduled, usually half the total weekends per month
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (American Heart Association) certification, NIHSS certification, minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, and current licensure.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with patients diagnosed with CHF, COPD, cellulitis, R/O, chole, appendicitis, pneumonia, urosepsis, AKI.
• Float: Float rotation may be required based on census; external travelers are first to float.
• The unit has a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:6/7, with up to 1:7 permissible if the RN agrees. The unit is equipped with remote telemetry monitored by techs. No ventilators or continuous BIPAP, but intermittent BIPAP is used. The patient population includes common diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, cellulitis, and others.
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1264912. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor