Stepdown RN in Charleston, West Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Charleston, WV
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,221/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.69
- Weekly
- $2,221
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,492
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.69/hour — 60% 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
- 534 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia from 6 agencies, 75 of them in Charleston.
- Pay in these listings: $30.82 – $97.36/hour, median $58.56/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in West Virginia: $38.52/hour ($80,122/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($61.53/hour across 141 jobs).
Job description
This step-down registered nurse position places you on a 12-hour night shift within a busy trauma stepdown unit. Your role involves providing specialized nursing care to multi-system-injured trauma and surgical patients, with an emphasis on ICU-level responsibilities like telemetry, vents, and level 1 trauma experience. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, managing floor and potential floor-only assignments, with an environment that encourages autonomous decision-making. Expect to coordinate patient care during overnight hours, with every other weekend required, and opportunities for flexible scheduling within the scope of a 48-hour workweek. This assignment offers a chance to focus on trauma and IMC/PCU patients in a reputable Level 1 Trauma Center, making it ideal for experienced RNs eager to deepen their trauma expertise.
Weather:
The climate around this time tends to be mild with crisp mornings and cool evenings, creating comfortable conditions for outdoor activities and daily routines.
Fun Things To Do:
- Riverfront Park: Enjoy scenic views and outdoor concerts along the river.
- Charleston Field House: Catch a local sports game or take part in community fitness activities.
- Harper's Ferry Day Trip: Take a scenic drive for hiking and exploring historic Civil War sites.
- New River Gorge: Experience thrilling outdoor adventures like whitewater rafting or rock climbing.
- Charleston Tea Party Bus Tour: Discover the city’s history and architecture with a guided city tour.
Job Specifics:
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 48 hours
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