
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Parkersburg, WV
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 20, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.00
- Weekly
- $1,980
- Yearly (full-time)
- $102,960
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 09/20/2026
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.
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
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg / Medical Stroke in Parkersburg, WV
Travel RN opportunity in Parkersburg, West Virginia: bring your Med/Surg and medical stroke experience to a welcoming acute care hospital. This 13-week nursing assignment is a great fit for a compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced medical-surgical setting and is confident delivering high-quality bedside care. Parkersburg is a friendly Ohio River community known for its scenic riverfront, historic charm, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it a comfortable and appealing place to live and work.
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to support a busy Med/Surg – Medical Stroke unit. In this travel nursing job, you will provide direct patient care, collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team, and help deliver excellent outcomes for patients with a variety of medical and surgical needs.
Job Details
- Specialty: Med/Surg – Medical Stroke
- Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Setting: Acute care hospital unit
- Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101
- Start Date: 09/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights; weekends as scheduled
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
- Charting System: EPIC
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Med/Surg or acute care experience preferred
- Experience with stroke patients strongly preferred
- EPIC experience highly preferred
- BLS (AHA) certification required
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a patient-centered approach
- Ability to work nights and scheduled weekends
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to Med/Surg and medical stroke patients
- Monitor patient conditions, assess changes, and respond appropriately to clinical needs
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols
- Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, effective care
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in EPIC
- Promote patient comfort, safety, and education throughout the care experience
- Support a collaborative unit environment and deliver dependable care during night shifts
Apply now to join this Travel RN opportunity in Parkersburg, WV and make a meaningful impact in a Med/Surg Medical Stroke unit.
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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