Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Parkersburg, WV

Join an experienced acute-care nursing team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Parkersburg, West Virginia. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers competitive weekly pay, a 13-week contract, and the chance to care for a diverse infectious-disease patient population in a collaborative 18-bed unit. Build valuable travel nurse experience in the welcoming Mid-Ohio Valley community, known for its scenic riverfront setting, outdoor recreation, and relaxed small-city atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,030
• Assignment Type: Medical-Surgical travel nursing contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 3, 2026
• End Date: January 2, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., including a 30-minute meal break
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; day-shift weekend coverage is Saturday and Sunday
• Unit: 18-bed Medical-Surgical/Infectious Disease unit with private rooms
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in West Virginia
• At least 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Strong knowledge of Medical-Surgical nursing, infectious disease care, and isolation precautions
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Recent EPIC documentation experience
• Ability to care for patients with complex infectious diseases, COVID-19, MRSA, C. difficile, and other isolation needs
• Ability to float to other Medical-Surgical units as needed and care for patients within your competency
• Unexpired driver’s license required as part of the application documentation

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical and infectious-disease patients
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate treatment responses
• Apply appropriate isolation and infection-prevention precautions for patients with communicable conditions
• Manage routine Medical-Surgical IV medications, antibiotics, heparin, and other therapies within scope of practice
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapists, nursing assistants, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EPIC
• Monitor patients receiving CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow therapy in collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Respond flexibly to unit needs, including floating to other Medical-Surgical assignments when required
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage according to unit scheduling needs

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel nursing opportunity in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and take the next step in your healthcare career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.