West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc is a 716-bed hospital in Morgantown, WV — Magnet · Teaching.
Against the national average, Morgantown, WV runs housing 31% below and utilities 7% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Morgantown, WV metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7% below |
| Housing | 31% below |
| Utilities | 7% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Morgantown is $985 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $785.
West Virginia taxes wage income.
Other West Virginia hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 26 | $2,009 | 803 | $1,060 |
| St Mary's Medical Center | Huntington | 3 | $2,494 | 362 | $1,020 |
| Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc | Huntington | 2 | $2,288 | 335 | $1,020 |
| Raleigh General Hospital | Beckley | 0 | — | 300 | $960 |
1 travel nurse review, 1.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1.0 |
| Culture | 1.0 |
| Management | 1.0 |
| Safety | 1.0 |
| Workload | 1.0 |
Pros: Nothing from my contract. A commenter did a year here and loved their home unit, so it depends heavily on the unit.
Cons: 0/10. Rarely worked the unit I was hired for, basically float pool. Ortho unit runs 9-11 patients on days, sometimes 12. Staff rude, a manager laughed off a drowning traveler. Pumps, poles, SCDs all l…