Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,236 per week in Weirton, WV

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Weirton
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Weirton, WV Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,236 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Weirton, West Virginia, 26062! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Active RN License required Certifications: BLS Certification required Must-Have: Experience with blood transfusions, wound vac changes, PCA pumps, ability to titrate heparin drips per protocol. Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in a Medical Surgical unit focused on post-surgical care. The unit has a capacity of 27 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5 during the day and 1:6 at night. Common patient diagnoses include orthopedic surgeries, genitourinary procedures, and general surgeries. RNs will assist in the care of patients post knee replacement, hip replacement, bladder biopsies, and various other surgeries. Responsibilities include administering blood transfusions and managing PCA pumps. Nurses will also titrate heparin drips according to established protocols. Charge nurses are present on each shift, with daylight charge nurses not taking patient assignments. Patient Care Technicians are available to assist with basic patient care duties such as bathing, feeding, and vital signs collection. Respiratory therapy equipment such as CPAPs and BiPAPs will be managed by the respiratory unit, with nursing providing troubleshooting support as needed. There are no tele or monitor technicians on this unit; nursing will not read their own strips as the interpretations will be handled by another unit. Shift scheduling does not include self-scheduling; however, preferences and personal needs are considered. Every other weekend and potential holiday coverage are required. Staff may float to other units as needed, with rotations managed by charge nurses. Nursing staff are expected to wear navy blue or white scrubs, while Patient Care Technicians wear ceil blue scrubs. Scrubs are not provided by the employer. Orientation includes a day with an educator and a few days with a preceptor to familiarize staff with unit protocols and responsibilities. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29108657EXPTEMP

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