Job Opportunity – Medical Rehabilitation Registered Nurse – West Virginia
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 36 or 48 hours per week available (3x12 hours); weekdays with every other weekend rotation; no call required; block schedule requests may be accommodated
Highlights:
- 24-bed medical rehabilitation unit specializing in cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury, amputees, spinal cord injuries, neurological diseases, and severe deconditioning
- Collaborative interdisciplinary care model with dedicated team including physiatrist, NP, RN, therapists, and social worker for each patient
- Patient-centered environment with intensive therapy (3 hours daily M-F) and average length of stay around 2 weeks
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6 on nights; opportunity to float within scope to other units as needed
- Cerner EMR system; complimentary parking garage for travelers
- Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 855 staffed beds
Requirements:
- Active West Virginia or Compact RN license (pending license accepted for submission; must be active by start date)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Minimum 1 year of in-specialty rehabilitation experience required; charge nurse experience preferred
- BLS certification through American Heart Association required
- Acute care rehabilitation experience preferred
- Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only during October 1 - March 31)
- Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years
- Must reside 100+ miles from facility (75-99 miles considered on case-by-case basis)
- First-time travelers accepted
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a progressive rehabilitation team at a premier Level 1 Trauma Center where you'll make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from life-changing injuries and conditions. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary model that focuses on comprehensive patient outcomes, while enjoying flexible scheduling options and a supportive environment that values work-life balance. Be part of a mission-driven teaching hospital that prioritizes quality care and professional development.