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Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse – Night Shift Contract | Morgantown, WV

Seeking an experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week night-shift travel nursing contract in Morgantown, West Virginia. Join a collaborative adult medical-surgical nursing team in a scenic Appalachian community known for its outdoor recreation, welcoming neighborhoods, and vibrant college-town atmosphere. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced nurse who enjoys caring for a diverse adult patient population in a fast-paced acute-care setting.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing / Med-Surg RN
• Location: Morgantown, WV
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, with potential for extension
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Weekday and weekend shifts may be assigned
• Unit: Adult medical-surgical unit with approximately 34 beds and a daily census of 25–30 patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:5–7
• Charting: Cerner
• Openings: 2

Med/Surg Travel Nurse Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical or comparable acute-care nursing
• Active West Virginia or Compact RN license; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Demonstrated experience with Cerner or comparable electronic medical record systems
• Strong adult acute-care assessment, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to manage a 1:5–7 patient assignment and work rotating weekday and weekend coverage
• Minimum of two recent manager or charge nurse references from the past two years
• Flu vaccination required; approved medical exemptions may be considered
• Reliable attendance and consistent commitment throughout the contract

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients with diverse diagnoses and acuity levels.
• Perform assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate patient responses to treatment.
• Manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway support, chest tubes, feeding tubes, ostomy care, wound care, IV therapy, PICC line care, and blood product administration.
• Care for patients with conditions such as CVA, renal failure, post-myocardial infarction needs, bowel obstruction, orthopedic trauma, spinal cord injury, substance withdrawal, and post-operative recovery.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions, including use of rapid response and code teams when indicated.
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Cerner.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, IV teams, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, compassionate communication, and evidence-based nursing practice.

Apply now for this Med/Surg RN travel nursing opportunity in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.