Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,070 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Parkersburg, WV
$2,070/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse located in an acute care setting. This position involves working on a unit dedicated to infectious diseases, including COVID, MRSA, and C-Diff, with a focus on med-surg patient care, isolation precautions, and infectious disease management. The role requires providing patient care utilizing a variety of IV medications and antibiotics, with additional responsibilities including floating to other med-surg units as needed.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12 Hour Night Shifts: 0700-1930; 1900-0730 with a half-hour lunch break. Schedule is based on the needs of the unit; self-scheduling for permanent staff and block scheduling for travelers.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification (American Heart Association); minimum of 2 years of experience in medical-surgical and infectious disease nursing; licensed registered nurse (RN) in good standing.
- Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of isolation precautions, infectious diseases, and management of titratable IV medications such as Heparin and antibiotics; experience working with Cpap, BiPap, or high-flow oxygen therapies; ability to work independently on night shifts.
- Additional Information:
- Unit includes a charge nurse available 24/7.
- Nurse aides (2 per shift) are present to assist during the shift.
- No vents are present, though patients on Cpap, BiPap, or high flow may be managed as per RT.
- Remote telemetry monitoring is available, but RN staff are not responsible for reading or interpreting strips.
- Orientation involves 1 day of EPIC electronic medical record training, followed by 1-day precepted floor orientation, then independent practice on the third day.
- Travelers are considered first to float and may be assigned to other med-surg units or tele units within skillset.
- Holiday work may be required based on staffing needs, including every-other-weekend work.
- Floating to other units is required as needed.
- Royal blue scrubs are required for dress code; scrub jackets permitted but must be royal blue, no hoodies or sweat-jackets.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1302182. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus