Specialty: Registered Nurse
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3x12 or 4x12 (7P-7A), weekdays, every other weekend
Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed; 36 or 48-hour contract options
Orientation: Held every other Thursday (currently two days, Thursday and Friday)
Scheduling: Open to accommodating blocked schedule requests
Unit Details
Unit: 4S MedSurg - Neuro, 26 beds
Patient Population: CVA, TBI, epidural and subdural hematoma, seizure disorder, spinal cord injuries and disorders
Also Includes: Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
Float: Clinician can be floated within scope to meet facility needs
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in West Virginia
2 years of Med Surg experience
Med Surg experience within the last year
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Valid driver's license
Submission Requirements
Candidate profile (work history)
Specialty-specific skills checklist
Two or more manager or charge references from the past 2 years
Nursys verification and clean license, pulled within 2 days of submission (case-by-case approval for hits)
Driver's license and Social Security number
Other Information
Radius Rule: 100-mile radius; candidates 75-99 miles away can be submitted for facility approval
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required
Scrub Color: Royal blue or white
Hospital Highlights
Short-term acute care
Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital
855 staffed beds
Facility
Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital
4.5rating(10 reviews)
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Med Surg (RN)
Contract Position
4.0rating
Review of Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital on Nov 28, 2025
Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
Average winter highs of 42°F and lows of 24°F.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
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.
Things to Do
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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