Travel Med Surg Tele Float RN - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg unit requiring 2 years of experience and a valid WV or compact license.

Details

• Acute care setting on a Level 2 trauma Med/Surg unit
• Patient ratios typically 1:5-6, occasionally up to 7 depending on acuity
• Common diagnoses include CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, orthopedic, and oncology cases
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p)
• Every-other-weekend requirement (Sat/Sun)
• Holiday rotation required alongside permanent staff
• Charge nurse and CNA support available on every shift
• Monitor techs available for telemetry, though RNs must be able to read and interpret strips
• RT available 24/7 for CPAP/BiPAP management, with RNs performing aerosols on non-vented patients and EKGs
• IV team available house-wide until 10pm weekdays and 3:30pm weekends
• In-house pharmacy available 24/7 using Accudose
• Possible floating to Critical Care with med/surg or stepdown type patient assignments

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Unexpired driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit with a diverse case mix
• Royal blue scrub color required
• No false nails permitted
• 1-2 shifts of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor provided
• Manager is open to block scheduling requests and is considered very traveler-friendly
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for travel candidate consideration
• Returning travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying to any WVU Medicine location
• Cumulative work history within WVU Medicine facilities cannot exceed one year without a 2-year break
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-758949. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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