Job Opportunity – Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse – West Virginia
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 day shifts (7:00 AM start), weekdays with every other weekend rotation. 36 or 48 hour contract options available. Float requirements apply. Holiday requests limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays. Facility is open to accommodating blocked schedule requests.
Highlights:
- 16-bed Intermediate Care Unit with a wide variety of patient diagnoses including cardiac, pulmonary, renal, GI, and sepsis patients (both chronic and acute, medical and surgical)
- Manageable 3:1 patient ratio with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more
- Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
- Cerner electronic medical record system with free parking for travelers
- Orientation provided every other Thursday with 16 hours of onboarding; 36 hours guaranteed per week
- Excellent learning environment ideal for expanding intermediate care skills and clinical knowledge
Requirements:
- Current West Virginia RN license or Compact State license (pending licenses accepted for submission)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- BLS and ACLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Telemetry experience with demonstrated competency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Ventilator management experience required
- Two professional references from managers or charge nurses within the past 2 years
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions reviewed case-by-case)
- Must reside at least 100 miles from facility (75-99 miles may be considered with approval)
- Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last employment date before returning as a traveler
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Intermediate Care Unit offers an exceptional learning environment where nurses gain experience with diverse patient populations in a supportive teaching hospital setting. With a reasonable patient ratio, comprehensive interdisciplinary resources, and exposure to both chronic and acute conditions, this role provides the perfect balance of challenge and support for experienced nurses looking to expand their critical care skills while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.