Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Orthopedic - $2,218 per week in Parkersburg, WV

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Parkersburg
Posted on: March 14, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Orthopedic Location: Parkersburg, WV Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,218 per week Shift Information: Nights - 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 / Ortho RN in Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Orthopedic-Neurological Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS (AHA) Must-Have: Experience with orthopedic patients and PCA pumps Description: Unit has 33 beds with all private rooms. Staffing ratio is 1 to 6. Common diagnoses include elective surgeries such as hips, knees, and shoulders, as well as fractures from falls and neuro-surgeries. General Medical-Surgical experience is required. RNs do not need to titrate drips. IV fluids and PCA pumps are managed. Charge Nurse available 24/7. Night charge will take a full patient assignment. Patient Care Techs (PCTs) assist with vital signs, blood sugar monitoring, ADLs, and can discontinue Foley catheters. Respiratory Therapy equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow; managed per Respiratory Therapy guidelines. Remote telemetry is utilized and monitored by a third floor team. RNs are not required to read telemetry strips. Shifts are from 0700-1930 and 1900-0730 with a 30-minute lunch break. Staff self-schedule. Traveling staff will be scheduled based on unit needs. Block scheduling is allowed as long as unit needs are met. Every other weekend shift requirement is expected. Holidays will depend on the unit's staffing needs. Traveling staff may be required to cover holidays if needed. There is a possibility of being called off for low census based on contract terms. Traveling staff are the first to float and may be assigned to any Medical-Surgical unit. Dress code requires royal blue scrubs. Scrub jackets must match the required color but hoodies and sweat-jackets are not permitted. A one-day orientation is provided for electronic charting system training. Traveling staff will spend one additional day on the floor with a preceptor before working independently. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29522950EXPTEMP

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