Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg and Infectious Disease unit requiring prior travel experience, Epic proficiency, and a minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience.

• 18-bed Med/Surg and Infectious Disease unit with all private rooms in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes infectious disease, isolation, COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, and other complex diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6, or 1:4 for COVID patients; unit is typically staffed with 3–4 RNs per shift
• 2 CNAs are on the unit per shift
• Common IV medications include Heparin, antibiotics, and other standard Med/Surg drips; no cardiac drips are titrated
• No ventilators on the unit; patients may require CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen managed by respiratory therapy
• Remote telemetry monitored from a third-floor unit with desk monitors; RNs are not required to read or interpret strips
• A Charge Nurse is available 24/7; night charge nurses carry a full patient assignment
• Charting is performed in Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0730) with a 30-minute lunch break
• Every-other-weekend requirement; weekend nights include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Block scheduling is available based on unit needs
• 13-week contract

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Strong knowledge of Med/Surg, infectious disease, and isolation precautions required
• Valid driver's license copy required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: 1 supervisor reference and 1 peer or additional supervisor reference (if perm employment within last 12 months, one reference must be from that facility)
• Skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration

• Provide nursing care to patients with infectious diseases, including those in isolation precautions
• Orientation consists of 1 day of Epic training and 1 day of floor orientation with a preceptor; independent assignment begins on day 3
• Travelers are the first to float and may be floated to other Med/Surg units; if floated to a telemetry unit, assignments will be within the nurse's skillset
• Travelers will be scheduled based on unit needs; holiday coverage may be required if permanent staff is insufficient
• Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets must be royal blue if worn — no hoodies or non-scrub jackets
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (100-mile radius rule applies to certain other WVU facilities)
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before being considered; cumulative time worked within WVU Medicine cannot exceed one year before a 2-year break is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-707656. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.