Med/Surg RN in Wheeling, West Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Wheeling, WV
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,937/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.81
- Weekly
- $1,937
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,724
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $53.81/hour — 40% 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
- 579 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia from 6 agencies, 37 of them in Wheeling.
- Pay in these listings: $30.82 – $116/hour, median $57.23/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in West Virginia: $38.52/hour ($80,122/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($61.53/hour across 159 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment caring for adult medical-surgical oncology patients in Wheeling, West Virginia. You will provide focused nursing care during 12-hour day shifts while supporting patients through oncology-related treatments, recovery, and symptom management. With a three-day workweek, the assignment also leaves time to explore the area between shifts.
Weather:
Expect crisp, cool conditions with colorful foliage, chilly mornings, comfortable afternoons, and occasional rain. Layers and a light jacket are useful for enjoying outdoor activities around the Ohio Valley.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local exploration: Visit Wheeling’s historic downtown, riverfront, and nearby cultural attractions.
• Outdoor escape: Enjoy hiking, golf, and seasonal activities at Oglebay.
• Day trip: Spend the day exploring Pittsburgh’s museums, neighborhoods, restaurants, and riverfront.
• Day trip: Visit the outdoor recreation, scenic overlooks, and small-town attractions around the region.
• Arts and entertainment: Catch a performance, browse local shops, or enjoy a meal in Wheeling.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Wheeling, West Virginia
Shift: 12-hour day shifts
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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