Med/Surg RN in Petersburg, West Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Petersburg, WV
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,962/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.50
- Weekly
- $1,962
- Yearly (full-time)
- $102,024
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $54.50/hour — 41% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia ($38.52/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia right now
- 566 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia from 6 agencies, 10 of them in Petersburg.
- Pay in these listings: $30.82 – $116/hour, median $58.34/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in West Virginia: $38.52/hour ($80,122/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($61.72/hour across 158 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
This 13-week travel contract is seeking an experienced Med Surg Registered Nurse for 12-hour night shifts. You will care for patients with COPD, CHF, total joint replacements, hysterectomies, and general postoperative needs. The unit uses bedside telemetry, with no drip titration or floating required. BLS certification and at least one year of experience are required; travel experience is preferred. Orientation includes an introductory day followed by two 12-hour shifts, with support available while you become familiar with the unit. Pack your night-shift essentials and get ready to make West Virginia your temporary home base.
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Job Specifics
Location: Petersburg, West Virginia
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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