MSSI
Hiring organization · Based in Weston, WV
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Shifts hiring now
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Benefits
Tax-free stipends, referral bonuses, 24/7 recruiter support, flexible shifts, and a marketed highest-pay guarantee without negotiation.
What stands out
Experienced nurses
The Weston OR per-diem role pays $59/hr with variable days, no call, and a light minimum of two shifts every four weeks including one weekend.
From employer postingsAs of 2026-07-29 · 2026Source 1: mssi.comSource 2: talents.vaia.comSource 3: talents.vaia.com
Travel nurses
Travel contracts commonly run 13 weeks at 36 hours on 12-hour shifts, with marketed tax-free stipends, referral bonuses, and 24/7 recruiter support.
As of 2026Source 1: mssi.comSource 2: talents.vaia.comSource 3: talents.vaia.com
Experienced nurses
Prior OR experience is required for the Weston per-diem posting, and you need an active WV or compact license plus AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
As of 2026Source: mssi.com
Travel nurses
MSSI is a Joint Commission-certified travel agency that markets a highest-pay guarantee without negotiation and lists West Virginia as a featured location.
As of 2026Source 1: talents.vaia.comSource 2: talents.vaia.comSource 3: mssi.com
More about working here
Moving here
West Virginia is a compact-license state and Weston is described as far-below-average cost of living with affordable housing, though you will need a vehicle.
As of 2026Source 1: mssi.comSource 2: linkedin.com
New graduates
The agency generally expects one to two years of specialty experience before travel, though one Med-Surg travel posting states new grads are welcome.
Travel nurses
Nurses have described recruiters as kind and willing to push for deserved pay, with some listing MSSI among agencies they worked with without issues.
As of 2023-06-29 · 2022Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: reddit.com
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- Weston OR per diem: variable days, no call; minimum 2 shifts per 4-week period including 1 weekend shift. Travel roles often 12-hr shifts, 36 hrs/week, 13-week contracts.
As of 2026Source 1: mssi.comSource 2: talents.vaia.comSource 3: talents.vaia.com
Starting out and growing here
- Preceptors and orientation
- Agency generally expects 1–2 years specialty experience before travel; one Med Surg travel posting states new grads welcome
The city
Living in Weston, WV
Weston is a small Appalachian town in central West Virginia, steeped in Civil War-era history and framed by rolling hills. The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum anchors its downtown. Life here is quiet, close-knit, and unhurried—a fit for nurses who prefer rural charm and outdoor access over urban bustle.
Browse roles in Weston- State price level · West Virginia
- 11% below the national average
- State index 89.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $770/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $52,070/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You are looking at MSSI (Medical Staffing Solutions, Inc.), a nationwide travel and per-diem staffing agency placing nurses into worksites rather than running its own hospital.
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More about MSSI
In Weston, West Virginia, that can mean a per-diem OR RN role at $59/hr with variable days, no call, and a minimum of two shifts every four weeks including one weekend. You will need prior OR experience, an active WV or compact license, and AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS, and you should plan on driving because local transit is limited. Across the agency, travel contracts often run 13 weeks at 36 hours on 12-hour shifts. Marketed supports include tax-free stipends, referral bonuses, 24/7 recruiter access, flexible shifts, and a highest-pay guarantee without negotiation. MSSI is Joint Commission certified and describes itself as an award-winning agency with more than 25 years in staffing; West Virginia sits among its featured locations. Expect the usual agency pattern: one to two years of specialty experience is the general bar before travel, though at least one Med-Surg travel posting has welcomed new grads. Nurses have called recruiters kind and willing to advocate on pay, while others note less hand-holding if you are new to travel and the reality that this is contract work.
Joint Commission-certified travel and per-diem staffing agency marketing 24/7 recruiter support, flexible shifts, and a highest-pay guarantee without negotiation.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Recruiter support and pay advocacy
- Travel LPN said recruiters are very kind and push for deserved pay; limited contracts noted in west Tennessee.
As of 2023-06-29Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and professionalism
- Former contractor RN cited best pay, friendly professional culture, and appreciation; noted it is contract work.
As of 2023-11-14Source: glassdoor.com
- Workload versus pay
- Anonymous current employee said good coworkers but unreasonable expectations, constant work, and low pay.
As of 2025-05-21Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Pay versus newbie support
- TravelNursing users said MSSI pays very well but offers less support, so less ideal for new travelers.
As of 2019Source: reddit.com
- No issues working with agency
- Traveler listed MSSI among agencies worked with and reported no issues.
As of 2022Source: reddit.com
What to weigh
Travel nurses have said MSSI pays well but offers less support, so it is a weaker fit if you are new to travel nursing.
As of 2019 · 2026Source 1: reddit.comSource 2: mssi.comSource 3: talents.vaia.com
The reality check
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- ORDays 11 open
Per-diem OR RN in Weston WV; prior OR experience required; variable days, no call; min 2 shifts/4 weeks incl. 1 weekend.
Source location unconfirmedSource: mssi.com
CVICU Pediatrics
Per-diem CVICU RN Pediatrics posting in Minneapolis at $80/hr; skills listed include Cerner and Epic.
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Med-Surg
Travel Med Surg RN Aiken SC; 13 weeks, 36 hrs/week, 12-hour days; Med Surg experience; new grads welcome on that posting.
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.com
ICU
Travel ICU RN Washington DC; 13 weeks, 36 hrs/week, 12-hour nights; ICU experience required.
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.com
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