Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,155 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – Med-Surg | 13-Week Contract

Specialty: Registered Nurse – Med-Surg
Shift: 12-Hour Days or Nights (6:45 AM–7:15 PM / 6:45 PM–7:15 AM)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Requirements

• Active RN License
• BLS required
• NIHSS required
• ACLS preferred
• Peritoneal Dialysis experience highly preferred

Unit Highlights

• 52-bed Med-Surg unit with all private rooms
• EMR: Sunrise
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6–7 (primarily 1:7)
• 4–6 CNAs per shift (1:10–12 ratio)

Patient Population

• Orthopedic post-op patients
• Neuro post-op (laminectomies, discectomies, spinal fusions)
• General surgery post-op (gallbladders, mastectomies, bariatric procedures)
• COPD
• Chest pain
• Pneumonia
• Cellulitis
• Infections
• Hemodialysis patients
• Peritoneal dialysis experience is highly preferred

Clinical Skills

• Heparin infusions
• PCA pumps (Morphine)
• Occasional Lasix and Ativan drips
• No cardiac or insulin drips
• Intermittent BiPAP, CPAP, and High-Flow Oxygen
• Remote telemetry (tele reading not required)

Unit Support

• Hospitalist, Intensivist, RT, IV Team, PICC Team, and Pharmacy available 24/7
• IV Team performs peripheral IV insertions
• Charge nurse carries a patient assignment

Schedule & Orientation

• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• Travelers may float to Med-Surg, Med-Surg/Oncology, or IMC (Med-Surg overflow only)
• General hospital orientation plus 2 full shifts with a preceptor

Submission Requirements

• 50-mile local radius rule applies
• Unexpired driver's license must be included with submission
• Any licensing/background issues must be disclosed at the time of submission

This assignment is ideal for experienced Med-Surg RNs seeking a high-volume post-surgical unit with strong interdisciplinary support, consistent 12-hour shifts, and exposure to a diverse medical and surgical patient population.

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance