Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,155 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Weirton, West Virginia.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) for a 12-hour day shift position in Weirton, West Virginia. This role involves providing patient care on an acute care unit with a focus on common diagnoses such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, altered mental status, gastrointestinal bleed, alcohol withdrawal, falls, and weakness. The candidate will support patient assessments, vitals, medication administration, and basic nursing procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour days, weekends as scheduled, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; RN License; 1 year of experience; will accept first-time travelers.


• Duties: Perform vital checks, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, apply heart monitors, bathing, feeding, toileting, turning, and positioning of patients.


• Charge Nurse: A charge nurse is present on each shift and may take assignments as needed.


• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Technicians: Assist with patient care and are present on the unit.


• Equipment: RNs troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment such as Bipap, Cpap, high-flow oxygen, and inhalers; respiratory therapy staff handle breathing treatments and ABGs.


• Tele/Monitor Techs: Located on an adjacent level, reads and monitors telemetry strips; nurses are not expected to interpret telemetry data.


• Floats: May be floated to other medical units or intermediate care units to support operational needs.


• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs, Ceil Blue for PCTs, black and pink for secretarial staff.


• Orientation: One day with educator/computer system and one day with a preceptor.


• Holiday and Weekend: Every other weekend, may be asked to work holidays based on rotation.


• Other Requirements: Willingness to work rotating shifts with schedule adjustments.


• Start Date: 08/10/2026.


• Licensing: License to submit required.

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 #1292328. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus