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AMN Healthcare

General Anesthesiologist

Morgantown, WV · On-site

$411K/yr

Physicians will benefit from a strong Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist support model ... Island, Haddad Riverfront Park, golf, parks, water activities, shopping, and performing arts ...

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What is an Island RN?

An Island RN is a Registered Nurse who works on an island, often in remote or rural healthcare settings. These nurses provide comprehensive care to residents and visitors, frequently managing a wide range of medical needs due to limited local resources. Island RNs may work independently or as part of a small team, handling emergency care, routine check-ups, and patient education. They play a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of island communities, often adapting to unique challenges such as transportation delays or supply shortages.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an Island RN?

To thrive as an Island RN, you need strong clinical and emergency care skills, a nursing degree, active RN licensure, and experience working independently in remote or rural settings. Familiarity with telemedicine systems, emergency medical equipment, and electronic health records is often required. Excellent problem-solving, adaptability, and communication skills are crucial for handling diverse patient needs and limited resources. These abilities ensure effective patient care, quick decision-making, and optimal health outcomes in isolated healthcare environments.

What unique challenges do nurses face when working on an island, and how can they prepare for them?

Island RNs often encounter challenges such as limited access to specialized medical resources, the need to handle a wider variety of cases, and occasional isolation from larger healthcare networks. To prepare, it's important to develop strong clinical assessment skills, adaptability, and the ability to work independently or in small teams. Building solid relationships with local healthcare providers and staying updated through remote continuing education can also help overcome these challenges and ensure high-quality patient care.

What is the difference between Island Rn vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectIsland RnEmergency Room Nurse
CertificationsRN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)RN license, BLS, ACLS, Trauma Nursing Certification (TNCC) often preferred
Work EnvironmentRemote or island healthcare settings, clinics, small hospitalsHigh-pressure hospital ER, urban or suburban emergency departments
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, remote healthcare providers in island regionsHospitals, trauma centers, urgent care facilities

Island Rns typically work in remote or island healthcare settings, focusing on general patient care in smaller facilities. Emergency Room Nurses work in fast-paced hospital ERs, handling trauma and urgent cases. Both roles require RN licensure and similar certifications, but their work environments and daily responsibilities differ significantly.

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Physician / Anesthesiology / West Virginia / Permanent / General Anesthesiologist Job

Morgantown, WV • On-site

AMN Healthcare, Inc.
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$411K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Description & Requirements
General Anesthesiologist
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $600000.00 - $600000.00


AMN Healthcare is partnering with West Virginia University Health System and Thomas Memorial Hospital to recruit anesthesiology physicians for a growing, hospital-employed anesthesia program in Charleston, West Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity to join a community-based practice backed by one of the regions leading health systems while helping build a dedicated anesthesia service line. The program has experienced approximately 30% year-over-year growth and is expanding from two full-time anesthesiologists toward a future team of eight to 10 physicians. Physicians will benefit from a strong Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist support model, meaningful regional anesthesia exposure, a collegial practice culture, and a schedule designed to support professional fulfillment and personal balance.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Join a hospital-employed anesthesia program within West Virginia University Health Systems System Medical Group.
  • Help grow a dedicated anesthesia service line from two full-time anesthesiologists to an anticipated team of eight to 10 physicians.
  • Practice in a busy community-hospital setting with approximately 30% year-over-year growth.
  • Work with a robust Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist team, including approximately 35 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists with additional providers joining.
  • Rotate among three clinical sites located within approximately seven miles of one another.
  • Enjoy broad general anesthesiology exposure, including significant regional anesthesia opportunities.
  • Benefit from a schedule of approximately 42 clinical weeks annually with 10 weeks off.
  • Participate in approximately five call shifts per month, with one weekend call every two months and a 30-minute response time.
  • Receive a $75,000 sign-on or retention bonus structure for a three-year commitment, with flexibility in structure.
  • Advance quickly through a defined recruitment process that includes a virtual call, on-site interview, potential term sheet during the visit, and an offer process that typically follows within two to three weeks after term sheet execution.

Community Information

Charleston, West Virginia, offers physicians an engaging blend of capital-city amenities, Appalachian beauty, and a practical cost of living. The City of Charleston describes itself as the cultural, recreational, and business capital of the Appalachian Mountain region, with opportunities to live, work, and play through outdoor recreation, local events, business resources, and civic amenities (City of Charleston, WV, 2026). The Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau highlights the citys small-town charm, arts, food, outdoor recreation, and events, positioning Charleston as a vibrant, accessible community for professionals and families (Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2026).

  • Affordable lifestyle: AreaVibes reports Charlestons cost of living index at 92, which is 8% lower than the national average, with housing indexed at 83 compared with the national baseline of 100 (AreaVibes, 2026).
  • Outdoor and cultural access: The Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau lists outdoor recreation options, including Cato Park, Kanawha State Forest, Magic Island, Haddad Riverfront Park, golf, parks, water activities, shopping, and performing arts (Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2026).
  • Family considerations: Niche lists 40 K-12 school results in Charleston and notes its school rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education statistics and parent and student reviews (Niche, 2026).

To learn more or submit your CV, please contact:

Ben Moulton

Senior Managing Consultant, Academic Recruiting

AMN Healthcare

Job Number: 185932


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About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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