Travel/contract RN assignment in Charleston, West Virginia.
Intermediate care unit with 16 beds and a wide variety of patient diagnoses, including cardiac, pulmonary, renal, GI, sepsis, mostly medical, and some surgical patients.
3:1 patient ratio.
Nights, 3x12 or 4x12 schedule options, 7p–7a.
Every other weekend required.
36- or 48-hour contract options.
36 hours guaranteed.
Orientation is held every other week on Thursday.
Open to accommodating blocked schedule requests.
Limit holiday RTO requests to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays.
Float required.
Required Qualifications
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Valid RN license in West Virginia
2 years of experience in PCU - Progressive Care Unit
PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
Telemetry experience
Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias experience
Experience with mechanical ventilation
Additional Requirements
100-mile radius rule applies; 75–99 miles may be sent for facility approval.
Valid driver’s license/state ID required.
Social Security card required.
7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start.
SAM, OIG, and sex offender search screenings required within 30 days of start.
State license primary source verification required within 30 days of start.
Nursys verification required within 30 days of start.
Physical exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
Annual fit testing required.
Tdap vaccination required.
Negative TB testing required within 3 months of start.
Drug screen required within 30 days of start and updated annually.
Flu vaccination or approved exemption required.
COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory.
Preferred
No preferred qualifications were stated.
Unit / Facility Notes
Short-term acute care hospital.
Level IV trauma center and major teaching hospital.
Charting system: Cerner.
Parking is free for travelers.
Facility
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital
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Review of Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital on Oct 18, 2026
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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