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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareParkersburg, WVTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Parkersburg, WV
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 3, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.00
Weekly
$1,980
Yearly (full-time)
$102,960
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $55.00/hour — 43% 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.

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Job description

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing job in Parkersburg, WV, caring for medical-surgical and infectious disease patients on 12-hour night shifts. Join an acute-care hospital team as an experienced Med/Surg RN and provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced 18-bed unit.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Healthcare Setting: Acute care, 18-bed medical-surgical/infectious disease unit
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Assignment Dates: October 3, 2026–January 2, 2027
  • Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; night weekend shifts are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
  • Holiday Requirement: Holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs
  • Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
  • Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs

Med/Surg Travel Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in West Virginia
  • At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience; prior travel nursing experience is required
  • Strong medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute-care setting
  • Experience caring for patients with infectious diseases and following isolation precautions
  • Recent EPIC experience
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Valid, unexpired driver’s license
  • Ability to float to other medical-surgical units and care for patients within your demonstrated skill set

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical and infectious disease patients
  • Care for patients requiring isolation precautions, including those with COVID-19, MRSA, and C. difficile
  • Perform nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor patient progress, and communicate changes in condition
  • Manage routine medical-surgical IV medications, antibiotics, heparin, and other therapies according to orders and facility protocols
  • Collaborate with providers, nursing assistants, respiratory therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Document accurately and efficiently in EPIC
  • Provide safe care for patients who may require CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen with respiratory therapy support
  • Float to other medical-surgical units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
  • Follow infection prevention, safety, and patient-centered care standards

Travel Nursing Jobs in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, West Virginia, offers a welcoming Mid-Ohio Valley community with riverfront views, historic charm, local dining, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. It is an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking a comfortable small-city experience while exploring the natural beauty of West Virginia.

Apply now to join this acute-care medical-surgical team and advance your travel nursing career in Parkersburg, WV.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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