```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Intermediate Care Unit – West Virginia
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, weekdays with every other weekend required. Flexible block scheduling available upon discussion during interview. Guaranteed hours: 36 or 48 hours per week options.
Highlights:
- 8-bed Intermediate Care Unit with 10 observation beds (staffed separately)
- Diverse patient population including respiratory conditions, DKA, arrhythmias, post-operative kidney transplant patients, and interventional neurological cases
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: 3:1 for IMC, 4:1 for observation
- Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 855 staffed beds
- Cerner EMR system with comprehensive IV team support
- No call requirement; float required within scope to like units when needed
- Orientation held every other Thursday with 16 hours of unit-specific training
- Free parking for travelers
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Minimum 1 year of specialty experience in IMC or ICU settings
- West Virginia or Compact RN License (pending accepted for submission, but must be active by start date)
- BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association required)
- STRONG IMC and/or ICU experience with demonstrated competency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Ventilator management experience required
- Skills in arterial line management, central line care, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and vasoactive/cardiac drip management
- Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years
- Must reside 100+ miles from facility (75-99 miles considered case-by-case)
- Flu vaccination required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medical exemption provided
- First-time travelers accepted
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a prestigious Level 1 Trauma Center and Council of Teaching Hospitals member where you'll care for a dynamic mix of critically ill patients in a well-supported environment. This position offers excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, flexibility with block scheduling requests, and the opportunity to work with advanced technology and interdisciplinary teams. Make a meaningful impact in a high-acuity setting while advancing your critical care expertise in telemetry, renal, and post-operative specialty populations.
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