Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing job in Parkersburg, WV, caring for medical-surgical and infectious disease patients on 12-hour night shifts. Join an acute-care hospital team as an experienced Med/Surg RN and provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced 18-bed unit.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care, 18-bed medical-surgical/infectious disease unit
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: October 3, 2026–January 2, 2027
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; night weekend shifts are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Holiday Requirement: Holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs

Med/Surg Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in West Virginia
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience; prior travel nursing experience is required
• Strong medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute-care setting
• Experience caring for patients with infectious diseases and following isolation precautions
• Recent EPIC experience
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Valid, unexpired driver’s license
• Ability to float to other medical-surgical units and care for patients within your demonstrated skill set

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical and infectious disease patients
• Care for patients requiring isolation precautions, including those with COVID-19, MRSA, and C. difficile
• Perform nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor patient progress, and communicate changes in condition
• Manage routine medical-surgical IV medications, antibiotics, heparin, and other therapies according to orders and facility protocols
• Collaborate with providers, nursing assistants, respiratory therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Document accurately and efficiently in EPIC
• Provide safe care for patients who may require CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen with respiratory therapy support
• Float to other medical-surgical units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and patient-centered care standards

Travel Nursing Jobs in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, West Virginia, offers a welcoming Mid-Ohio Valley community with riverfront views, historic charm, local dining, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. It is an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking a comfortable small-city experience while exploring the natural beauty of West Virginia.

Apply now to join this acute-care medical-surgical team and advance your travel nursing career in Parkersburg, WV.

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.