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Travel Nursing Jobs in West Virginia

West Virginia is Your Next Nursing Destination

If you're looking for a scenic locale that's non-touristy, try West Virginia. What this state is lacking in the area of a fast-paced environment and man-made attractions, it more than makes up for with its numerous natural attractions, including white-water rafting, trout fishing, Wheeling's Oglebay Park, the Potomac Highlands, skiing, hiking, and hunting.

West Virginia is aptly nicknamed the Mountain State, with a plethora of small communities that have grown out of the mountainous terrain. Every quaint town varies in the many activities offered. From local eateries to the annual civic festival, West Virginians also welcome people with that small-town southern hospitality and a warm smile.

No matter what nursing specialty you work in, we can connect you with the West Virginia nursing job that best suits your career goals. Begin your online nursing application and start your next nursing job search today.

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West Virginia has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country, and we currently have 37 travel nurse jobs available.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like South Charleston, Parkersburg, Morgantown, Buckhannon, and Bridgeport. West Virginia hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Cardiovascular Operating Room (2 jobs), Cath Lab (1 job), Progressive Care Unit (6 jobs), Medical Surgical (14 jobs), Intensive Care Unit (1 job), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, West Virginia is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

West Virginia Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The highest travel nurse jobs salary in West Virginia can earn up to $3,743 per week as of November 1, 2024. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $1,973 ranging between $1,180 to $3,743 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In West Virginia, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Medexpress - West Virginia in Wheeling, Signify - West Virginia in Charleston, Careington (Dialcare) - WV in Charleston, Mon Health in Morgantown, and Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan are well known in West Virginia.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in West Virginia is Dec 11, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room - CVOR role at $3,743 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Dec 11, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room - CVOR role at $3,743 per week.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in West Virginia including 13 Weeks (951 jobs), 8 Weeks (23 jobs), and 12 Weeks (12 jobs).

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in West Virginia

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in West Virginia?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in West Virginia averages $3,570 per week.

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How many West Virginia travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In West Virginia there are 37 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of December 11, 2024.

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What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in West Virginia?
  • South Charleston, West Virginia $3,743 / per week average salary
  • Parkersburg, West Virginia $3,732 / per week average salary
  • Morgantown, West Virginia $2,299 / per week average salary
  • Buckhannon, West Virginia $2,216 / per week average salary
  • Bridgeport, West Virginia $2,197 / per week average salary
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What nursing specialties are needed most in West Virginia right now?
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Top Travel Nurse Salaries in West Virginia

Find the nurse travel jobs in West Virginia with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
South Charleston $3,743 /Weekly* $3,570 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,743 per week
Parkersburg $3,732 /Weekly* $3,560 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,732 per week
Morgantown $2,299 /Weekly* $2,192 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Progressive Care $2,299 per week
Buckhannon $2,216 /Weekly* $2,114 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical $2,216 per week
Bridgeport $2,197 /Weekly* $2,095 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU $2,197 per week
Princeton $2,177 /Weekly* $2,076 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Progressive Care $2,177 per week

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

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West Virginia’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in West Virginia each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific West Virginia travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Cardiovascular Operating Room $89.12 /hour* South Charleston and Parkersburg
Cath Lab $61.44 /hour* South Charleston
Progressive Care Unit $52.41 /hour* Morgantown, Princeton and Martinsburg
Intensive Care Unit $52.37 /hour* Bridgeport
Long Term Acute Care $50.06 /hour* Wheeling
Telemetry $47.40 /hour* Parkersburg, South Charleston and Bridgeport
Medical Surgical $46.50 /hour* Buckhannon, Weirton and Wheeling
Labor & Delivery $44.92 /hour* Ronceverte
Operating Room $44.15 /hour* Morgantown
Long Term Acute Care $36.62 /hour* Wheeling

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

Is West Virginia a Nursing Compact State?

You're in Luck...They Are!

If you're looking to take your nursing career to West Virginia, you've got an added bonus with the state's inclusion in the nursing licensure compact. Simply put, if you're licensed in any of the 41 states that are part of the nursing compact (yes, West Virginia is one), you can quickly work in any other compact state, sometimes in as little as a few days.

 

Wow, you've got lots of great options if you choose to go to West Virginia for your next travel nursing job. 

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Great Benefits for our West Virginia Travel Nurses

At AMN Healthcare, our travel nurses in West Virginia can choose from a variety of great benefits, including the following:

  • Private, provided housing or a stipend to find their own accommodations
  • Travel reimbursements for transportation to their assignment location
  • DAY ONE benefits, including full medical and dental 
  • 401k options 
  • FREE continuing education courses (CMEs)
  • The largest database of travel nursing jobs in the nation
  • Some positions offer overtime bonus programs
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