Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $2,133 per week

Job Description

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

Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights

Submission Requirements

• 50-mile radius rule applies
• All submissions must include a valid (unexpired) Driver's License
• Licenses hits or disciplinary actions must be disclosed at the time of submission

Unit Overview

• Beds: 48
• Patient Ratios: Days: 1:5–7, Nights: 1:6–8

Required Certifications

• BLS
• Active RN License

Common Patient Population

• Pneumonia
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Altered Mental Status (AMS)
• Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeds
• Alcohol Withdrawal
• Falls
• Generalized Weakness

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience
• First-time travelers are welcome

Charge Nurse Day Shift

• Average Ratio: 1:10–12 patients (may increase based on census)

Charge Nurse Night Shift

• If two Charge Nurses are scheduled, they may take assignments.
• If only one Charge Nurse is scheduled, they typically do not carry a patient assignment.

Patients Care Technicians (PCTs)

• Average Ratio: 1:10–12 patients (may increase based on census)

Responsibilities

• Vital signs
• Blood glucose monitoring
• EKGs
• Applying telemetry monitors
• Bathing
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Turning and repositioning patients
• Respiratory Support
• Respiratory Therapy manages: BiPAP, CPAP, High-flow oxygen, Breathing treatments, Inhalers, ABGs
• RNs are generally responsible for monitoring patients while RT manages respiratory equipment and treatments.
• Telemetry Centralized Monitor Technician located on Level 5 monitors telemetry.
• Monitor Tech notifies nursing staff of rhythm changes.
• RNs are not required to independently interpret telemetry strips.
• Scheduling Shift Times: RN: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 PM, CNA/PCT: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM / 6:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Scheduling Notes: No self-scheduling, No guaranteed block scheduling, Schedule is created by the manager, Requested Time Off (RTO) is considered when possible
• Travelers are expected to remain flexible and help cover staffing needs, Rotating staff typically work: Two weeks on days, Two weeks on nights, No switching between day and night shifts within the same week, Weekends: Every other weekend, Holidays: Travelers may be included in the RN holiday rotation, PCTs work holidays only if they fall on their scheduled shifts, Call Requirement: None, Floating: Travelers participate in the facility's float rotation and may float to: Medical-Surgical, Med-Surg/Telemetry, Intermediate Care (IMC) for lower-acuity patients

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

• Commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care
• Leading healthcare staffing agency with over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings

Benefits

• 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