Med/Surg RN in Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Parkersburg, WV
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,962/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 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
- 557 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia from 6 agencies, 44 of them in Parkersburg.
- Pay in these listings: $30.82 – $97.36/hour, median $57.08/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in West Virginia: $38.52/hour ($80,122/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.92/hour across 154 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel contract is designed for an experienced Registered Nurse with MedSurg and infectious disease experience. You will care for patients requiring isolation precautions for conditions such as COVID-19, MRSA, C. difficile, and other infectious diseases. The assignment includes 12-hour night shifts, medication administration, IV antibiotics, heparin, and other standard MedSurg therapies. Travelers may care for patients using CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen under respiratory therapy guidance. You may also float to other MedSurg units based on staffing needs, with assignments matched to your skill set.
Weather:
Parkersburg generally offers a comfortable seasonal climate with a mix of mild temperatures, fresh air, and occasional rain. It is a pleasant setting for exploring the outdoors between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
- Local parks: Enjoy walking trails, green spaces, and outdoor recreation in Parkersburg.
- Downtown exploring: Browse local shops, restaurants, and community attractions.
- Riverfront outing: Spend a relaxing afternoon near the Ohio River.
- Day trip to Marietta, Ohio: Explore the historic neighboring river town and its local attractions.
- Day trip through the Mid-Ohio Valley: Discover nearby communities, scenic roads, and regional dining.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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