Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Huntington, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position at a Level II Trauma teaching hospital, requiring strong orthopedic experience and Cerner proficiency.
Details
- Short-term acute care setting at a major teaching hospital and Level II Trauma center with 330 staffed beds
- Medical Surgical Float Pool unit with floating required within scope to meet facility needs
- Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Schedule is issued in 8-week increments
- Full-time weekend requirement of 4 Saturdays and 4 Sundays per schedule cycle
- No on-call responsibilities
- Charting system: Cerner
- Free parking available in both a parking lot and parking garage
Requirements
- Active WV RN license or compact RN license currently in hand (no pending licenses accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; 2 years preferred
- Strong orthopedic nursing experience strongly preferred
- Cerner EMR experience required
- Two professional references required for consideration
- Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they have Cerner experience
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Black scrubs required; a Cabell t-shirt may be substituted for the scrub top
- When assigned to the Surgery department, facility-provided scrubs must be worn
- Travelers may request time off for standard and/or holiday time, with approval at the facility's discretion; only one of the three major holidays may be requested off
- Block scheduling is not guaranteed and may be difficult to accommodate depending on schedule timing and PTO requests
- This facility is a member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
American Traveler Job ID #P-724449. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
