ER RN in South Charleston, West Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- South Charleston, WV
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,015/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.97
- Weekly
- $2,015
- Yearly (full-time)
- $104,780
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $55.97/hour — 45% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia ($38.52/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia right now
- 521 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia from 6 agencies, 6 of them in South Charleston.
- Pay in these listings: $30.82 – $97.36/hour, median $55.46/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in West Virginia: $38.52/hour ($80,122/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.92/hour across 128 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel contract as a Registered Nurse supporting a pulmonary and observation unit in South Charleston, West Virginia. This role focuses on adult and geriatric patients with respiratory diagnoses and medical conditions. You will provide Med-Surg and telemetry nursing care, manage critical drips such as heparin, Cardizem, Lasix, low-dose dopamine, and amiodarone, and perform tracheostomy care for patients who are not mechanically ventilated. Previous travel experience, BLS and ACLS certifications, and a strong cardiac background are required. Nurses should be comfortable reviewing telemetry strips, titrating drips, and floating to other medical-surgical units or the Emergency Department when needed. Block scheduling may be considered, with weekend coverage required every other weekend. Consider yourself the night-shift navigator—keeping complex care on course while the city settles in.
Weather
South Charleston typically offers crisp, comfortable weather with cool mornings, mild afternoons, colorful scenery, and occasional rain. The conditions are well suited for scenic drives, outdoor walks, and exploring the surrounding mountain landscape.
Fun Things To Do
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Riverfront Recreation: Enjoy walking paths, open-air scenery, and relaxing views near the Kanawha River.
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Local Dining and Shopping: Explore South Charleston and the surrounding Charleston area for regional food, cafés, and retail stops.
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Day Trip—Mountain Scenery: Take a scenic drive into the surrounding West Virginia mountains for hiking, photography, and fresh-air recreation.
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Day Trip—State Park Adventure: Spend a day visiting a nearby state park for trails, overlooks, and seasonal outdoor activities.
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Charleston Area Attractions: Visit local cultural, historic, and entertainment destinations throughout the greater Charleston area.
Job Specifics
City and State: South Charleston, West Virginia
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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