PCU RN
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,832/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care843 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for an Intermediate Care Unit position requiring 2 years of RN experience and WV or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) with 8 IMC beds and 10 separately staffed observation beds
- Cares for a variety of medical patients including respiratory issues, DKA, arrhythmias, post-op kidney transplant, and interventional neurological patients
- Capable of managing telemetry patients with medical, surgical, and renal needs
- Patient ratios are 3:1 for IMC and 4:1 for Med/Surg
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 7p-7a, weekdays with every other weekend required
- No on-call requirement
- May be floated within scope to meet facility needs
- Block schedule requests may be accommodated, to be discussed in interview
- 36 or 48 hour/week schedule options available
Requirements
- Active WV or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted for submission, must be active by start)
- BLS and ACLS certification required (must be through AHA)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, including 1 year of in-specialty experience
- Strong IMC and/or ICU experience required
- Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Ventilator management experience required
- Minimum 2 Manager or Charge Nurse references from the past 2 years required
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medical exemption is documented
Additional Information
- Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital, member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
- 855 total staffed beds
- Uses Cerner charting system
- Scrub color requirement: Royal Blue/White or a combination of the two
- Orientation held every other Thursday
- First-time travelers accepted if experience requirements are met
- No RTO restrictions, though requests should be discussed during interview
- Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last permanent employment date before returning as a traveler
- Current employees of the broader health system (including CAMC Health Systems, Mon Health Systems, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for travel contracts within the system
- Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility, with case-by-case consideration for those between 75-99 miles
- Free parking garage available for travelers
Facility
Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 843 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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.
About Charleston, WV
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Charleston, WV here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
- Average winter highs of 42°F and lows of 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Charleston offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scenes, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and local sports events to enjoy.
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