Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Wheeling, WV
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 20, 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
- 534 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia from 6 agencies, 63 of them in Wheeling.
- 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
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Travel Contract in Wheeling, West Virginia
Med/Surg travel nursing job in Wheeling, WV: Join an acute care team, care for diverse patients, and build valuable clinical experience on a 13-week assignment. Apply now for this Registered Nurse travel contract and enjoy the charm of a welcoming riverfront community with scenic views and outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts; weekends as scheduled
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: 09/20/2026 to 12/20/2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930 - $2,030
- Charting System: Allscripts
- Setting: Acute care Med/Surg unit
Job Requirements
- Active RN license or eligibility to obtain before the start date
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg, acute care, or medical-surgical nursing experience
- BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- ACLS certification is a plus
- Experience with peritoneal dialysis preferred
- Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care to a varied Med/Surg patient population
- Monitor patient condition, recognize changes, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Administer medications and treatments according to established standards
- Support recovery for post-operative, neuro, orthopedic, and medical patients
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive outcomes
- Document care accurately and maintain strong clinical follow-through
- Help maintain a calm, efficient, and patient-centered unit environment
Location Highlights
- Wheeling, WV offers a friendly community atmosphere with a classic Ohio Valley feel
- Enjoy nearby parks, river views, and a mix of historic charm and everyday convenience
- A great fit for nurses seeking West Virginia healthcare jobs with meaningful clinical work
Apply now to join this Med/Surg travel nurse opportunity in Wheeling, 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.
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