Job Opportunity – Medical Rehabilitation Registered Nurse – West Virginia
Start Date: October 29, 2026
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), weekdays with every other weekend required. Choice of 36 or 48 hours per week. Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs. Block scheduling requests accommodated.
Highlights:
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24-bed inpatient medical rehabilitation unit specializing in cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, amputations, neurological diseases, and severe deconditioning
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Interdisciplinary team-based care model including physiatrist, nurse practitioner, therapists, and social workers collaborating on individualized patient care plans
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Patient ratios: 1:5-6 on nights with average length of stay around 2 weeks
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Cerner electronic medical records system
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855-bed Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital
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No call requirement; first-time travelers accepted; orientation provided every other Thursday
Requirements:
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Active West Virginia or Compact RN license (pending accepted for submission but must be active by start date)
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Minimum 1 year of medical rehabilitation or in-specialty experience required
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Current BLS certification through American Heart Association
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Acute care rehabilitation experience preferred; charge nurse experience preferred
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Two manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years
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Permanent address located 100+ miles from the facility (75-99 miles may be considered)
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Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medical exemption documented
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Proficiency with blood glucose monitoring, IV therapy, wound care, central line care, tracheostomy management, and specialty rehabilitation equipment
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a collaborative, patient-centered 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 with a comprehensive interdisciplinary support system, flexible scheduling options, and the professional growth that comes with working in a major teaching hospital environment. Experience the rewarding specialty of medical rehabilitation while caring for diverse patient populations including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and amputation recovery.
