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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMorgantown, WVTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Morgantown, WV
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 21, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$47.92
Weekly
$1,725
Yearly (full-time)
$89,700
Start date
ASAP

This job pays about $47.92/hour — 24% 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

Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract in Morgantown, West Virginia

Join a dynamic medical-surgical telemetry team in Morgantown, WV. This travel nursing opportunity offers compassionate bedside care in a fast-paced acute care environment, where you’ll support adult patients on a 34-bed med-surg/telemetry unit alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team.

Morgantown is known for its welcoming community, scenic Appalachian surroundings, and vibrant hospital district—making this an excellent opportunity for Registered Nurses seeking West Virginia nursing jobs, travel RN jobs, and medical-surgical telemetry experience in a supportive setting.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry RN
  • Setting: Acute care medical-surgical unit
  • Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 4x12 or 3x12 night shifts, including weekdays and weekends
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Orientation: 12 hours
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
  • Charting System: Cerner
  • Patient Population: Adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients
  • Unit Size: 34 beds
  • Typical Ratio: 1:5-7
  • Weekend Coverage: 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week scheduling period

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia or a Compact state; pending license may be accepted for submission
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certification required; AHA certifications preferred where applicable
  • Strong experience in med-surg and telemetry nursing
  • Experience managing patient ratios in a busy acute care environment
  • Ability to work night shifts and weekends as scheduled
  • Must be able to provide required documentation at time of submission
  • Professional references from recent charge nurse or manager experience required
  • Must meet travel distance guidelines for consideration

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients
  • Monitor telemetry, assess changes in condition, and respond appropriately to patient needs
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other ordered treatments
  • Perform wound care, line care, drainage management, and respiratory support interventions as needed
  • Support patients with a variety of acute medical diagnoses and post-procedure needs
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary departments
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner
  • Promote a safe, organized, and compassionate care environment
  • Contribute to team huddles, patient flow, and overall unit efficiency

Apply now to join this travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Morgantown, West Virginia, and advance your med-surg/telemetry nursing career 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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