From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
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The short version
MSSI (Medical Staffing Solutions, Inc.), a nationwide travel and per-diem staffing agency placing nurses into worksites rather than running its own hospital.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
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.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-07-29 · 2026Source 1: mssi.comSource 2: talents.vaia.comSource 3: talents.vaia.comTravel contracts commonly run 13 weeks at 36 hours on 12-hour shifts, with marketed tax-free stipends, referral bonuses, and 24/7 recruiter support.
For travel nursesPrior 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.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: mssi.com
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Agency generally expects 1–2 years specialty experience before travel; one Med Surg travel posting states new grads welcome
MSSI · employer research
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- Charting system
Cerner/Epic
MSSI · employer research
- 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.
MSSI · employer research
Benefits
Tax-free stipends, referral bonuses, 24/7 recruiter support, flexible shifts, and a marketed highest-pay guarantee without negotiation.
The units
OR
Per-diem OR RN in Weston WV; prior OR experience required; variable days, no call; min 2 shifts/4 weeks incl. 1 weekend.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: mssi.comCVICU Pediatrics
Per-diem CVICU RN Pediatrics posting in Minneapolis at $80/hr; skills listed include Cerner and Epic.
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Source location unconfirmedMed-Surg
Travel Med Surg RN Aiken SC; 13 weeks, 36 hrs/week, 12-hour days; Med Surg experience; new grads welcome on that posting.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comICU
Travel ICU RN Washington DC; 13 weeks, 36 hrs/week, 12-hour nights; ICU experience required.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.com
What nurses say
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.
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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.
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As of 2023-11-14Source: glassdoor.com- Workload versus pay
- Anonymous current employee said good coworkers but unreasonable expectations, constant work, and low pay.
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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.
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As of 2019Source: reddit.com- No issues working with agency
- Traveler listed MSSI among agencies worked with and reported no issues.
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As of 2022Source: reddit.com
The hard parts
Travel nurses have said MSSI pays well but offers less support, so it is a weaker fit if you are new to travel nursing.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
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
Roles from MSSI
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Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-MSSI-E535012-RVW77844500.htm
What nurses say · as of 2023-06-29
- mssi.com
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-07-29 · 2026
- mssi.com/becoming-a-travel-nurse-in-9-steps
Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/TravelNursing/comments/e33v5c/best_company_for_teaching_facilities
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2019
- reddit.com/r/TravelNursing/comments/wsyxba/best_travel_companies_from_experience
What nurses say · as of 2022
- talents.vaia.com/companies/mssi/travel-nurse-rn-icu-intensive-care-unit-2584-per-week-41081494
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-07-29 · 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/mssi-medical-staffing-solutions-inc/travel-registered-nurse-med-surg-32400808
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026-07-29 · 2026
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