Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Weirton, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical (MS) Floor Nurse position in a healthcare facility located in the area. This role involves providing patient care for a variety of acute conditions, such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, altered mental status, gastrointestinal bleeding, alcohol withdrawal, and falls/weakness. The position offers consistent 12-hour day shifts with a focus on vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, electrocardiograms, heart monitor application, bathing, feeding, toileting, turning, and positioning of patients. The healthcare provider values flexibility, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols to support patient recovery and comfort.
Job Details
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, with weekends scheduled as per the rotation, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, at least 1 year of clinical experience, ability to work in a 50-mile radius of the facility.
- Preferred Qualifications: Ability to titrate non-cardiac drips such as heparin, bumex, and lasix; experience with electrocardiogram (EKG) monitoring and patient assessment.
- Duties: Monitoring vital signs, blood glucose levels, and electrocardiograms; applying heart monitors; assisting with bathing, feeding, toileting, turning, and positioning of patients.
- Additional Information: Critical thinking and adaptability are essential for managing patient care efficiently in a fast-paced setting. The role includes responsibilities for troubleshooting respiratory therapists' equipment such as BIPAP, C-PAP, and high-flow oxygen devices.
- Floats: Fluency in floating to other medical units or intensive care units to accommodate staffing needs may be required.
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs, ceil blue for PCTs, black and pink for secretaries.
- Orientation: One day with educator/computer system training, followed by a day with a preceptor.
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- End Date: 12/28/2026
- Experience Requirement: 1 year of clinical RN experience, with acceptance of first-time travelers.
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 #1318428. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
