
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Parkersburg, WV
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.61
- Weekly
- $1,930
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,360
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $53.61/hour — 39% 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
- 537 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia from 6 agencies, 49 of them in Parkersburg.
- Pay in these listings: $30.82 – $97.36/hour, median $58.56/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 141 jobs).
Job description
Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Join a dynamic acute care team in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a welcoming Ohio River community known for its small-city charm, convenient amenities, and access to nearby outdoor recreation. This Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment is a great fit for an experienced medical-surgical RN who enjoys fast-paced orthopedic and neuro care, strong teamwork, and the variety of travel nursing jobs in a supportive hospital setting.
This role is based in a well-established medical-surgical unit with private rooms, supportive charge coverage, and a collaborative care environment. If you thrive in a patient-centered setting and are looking for a nights-based assignment with consistent hours, this could be the perfect next step for your West Virginia nursing career.
Job Details
- Setting: Acute care Med/Surg unit
- Location: Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Assignment Type: Travel RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Openings: 2
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930 - $2,030
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg, medical-surgical, or acute care nursing experience
- Experience caring for orthopedic patients and using PCA pumps
- EPIC charting experience required
- Current BLS certification
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, weekends as scheduled, and float to other Med/Surg units as needed
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to a diverse Med/Surg patient population
- Care for patients recovering from elective orthopedic procedures, fractures, and neuro-related surgeries
- Monitor and manage IV fluids and PCA pumps within scope of practice
- Document accurately in EPIC and maintain timely, organized charting
- Collaborate with charge nurses, PCTs, and the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, efficient patient care
- Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
- Support unit needs through floating to other Med/Surg areas when required
- Deliver compassionate care that helps patients feel informed, supported, and confident in their recovery
Apply now to explore this Registered Nurse travel assignment in Parkersburg, WV and join a collaborative acute care team today.
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.
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