Charleston Area Medical Center is an 803-bed hospital in Charleston, WV — Magnet · Teaching.
26 openings posted here, advertised at $2,009 to $2,791 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Charleston Area Medical Center has 26 openings posted across 5 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,009 to $2,791, with a median of $2,009. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. West Virginia median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 9 | $2,009 – $2,638 | $2,009 | 4% under | Day, Night |
| ER | 7 | $2,009 | $2,009 | 1% under | Day, Night |
| PCU | 4 | $2,009 | $2,009 | 17% under | Day, Night |
| Cath Lab | 3 | $2,490 – $2,791 | $2,640 | 6% under | Day |
| Rehab | 3 | $2,009 – $2,638 | $2,324 | — | Day |
The comparison is against the West Virginia median advertised rate for the same specialty. Charleston Area Medical Center posts above it in 0 of 4 specialties with a comparison.
Med-Surg: 9 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,009 to $2,638 a week, 4% under the West Virginia median for Med-Surg. ER: 7 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,009 a week, 1% under the West Virginia median for ER. PCU: 4 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,009 a week, 17% under the West Virginia median for PCU.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Charleston Area Medical Center has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,009 across 26 openings, 19% below $2,490 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Charleston, WV runs housing 49% below and utilities 8% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Charleston, WV metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11% below |
| Housing | 49% below |
| Utilities | 8% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Charleston is $1,060 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $860.
West Virginia taxes wage income.
5 traveler listings within 25 miles of Charleston Area Medical Center.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Medical Center | Huntington | 3 | $2,494 | 362 | $1,020 |
| Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc | Huntington | 2 | $2,288 | 335 | $1,020 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 0 | — | 716 | $985 |
| Raleigh General Hospital | Beckley | 0 | — | 300 | $960 |
3 travel nurse reviews, 4.0★ overall, 67% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 |
| Culture | 4.3 |
| Management | 4.3 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 3.3 |
Pros: Staff usually friendly and helpful, you aren't floated much, docs responsive. Unit clerks and monitor techs. Med-surg tele 4-5:1. Reasonable housing and great outdoors nearby (New River Gorge, Summers…
Cons: PCCU runs 5-6:1 and you can get fresh cath lab patients where you're stuck pulling a sheath for 30 minutes. Works short, pay is low, and some staff are cliquey. General campus is older in a rough area…
Pros: Loved it and wanted to extend. Very traveler friendly, manager gave me a packet answering every question plus a badge buddy of phone numbers. Strict 1:3 on IMC, floats 1:2-4. Lab helps with hard stick…
Cons: Mostly total care and techs are rare, no BG checks by techs. Nurses do phlebotomy and ABGs. Avoid the west side of town. Cerner.
Pros: Here now and I love the assignment. Never been floated and never been tripled in the ICU. Staff is very welcoming and friendly.
Cons: The hospital is very old and the area is a little rough.