Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/17/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position in Wheeling, West Virginia. This role involves providing patient care on an acute care unit with a focus on medical-surgical patients. The position requires adaptability to unit-specific protocols and a commitment to delivering quality care in a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: Day shift, transitioning to a schedule with rotating weekends and holidays as needed, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Virginia State RN license, BLS (AHA), NIHSS certification, 2 years of relevant clinical experience, and comprehensive knowledge of medical-surgical patient care.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC charting system, familiarity with neurovascular patients, and working within a hospital acuity environment.
Additional Information: The unit operates under a 50-mile radius rule; all submissions must include a copy of the candidate's unexpired driver's license. Blood draws and medication titration, such as Heparin based on APTT results, are part of the clinical responsibilities. The team includes PCTs and a charge RN, with remote telemonitoring via monitors and on-site nurse aides. The unit primarily manages diagnoses like CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and urosepsis among others, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:6/7. Scrub color is navy blue, and the patient care setting is acute. The hospital uses an EPIC charting system.
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 #1296195. 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.