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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor (MS) in an acute care setting located in a hospital or health system. This 12-hour night shift position involves providing direct patient care to a diverse adult patient population with typical medical and post-operative diagnoses. The role includes supporting a team-based approach to patient care, adhering to hospital policies, and maintaining compliance with required certifications and clinical standards.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-Hour Night Shifts: 0645-1915 and 1845-0715. Schedules are made out for 6 weeks at a time, with staff allowed to submit up to 6 requests off per 6-week period.
Required Qualifications: Valid licensure with the organization, Certifications in BLS (American Heart Association) and NIHSS, minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, willingness to wait for license submission, and a candidate's unexpired driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with peritoneal dialysis and post-operative recovery for orthopedic, neuro, and general surgical patients.
Additional Information: The unit is a 52-bed MedSurg unit with all private rooms, caring for patients with diagnoses including COPD, pneumonia, infections, and post-surgical cases. Staff may float to other MedSurg or MedSurg/Oncology units, and experience with electronic medical records using Allscripts is preferred. The unit includes specialized teams such as IV, RT, pharmacy, and hospitalist/Intensivist coverage 24/7.
Holidays: Work is scheduled into the holiday rotation.
Floats: Float rotation may be required to MedSurg and related units.
Certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS are required.
Start Date: 10/05/2026
End Date: 01/04/2027
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 #1321878. 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.