From 5 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 1, 2026Sources
The short version
Highland Hospital is a healthcare facility located in Charleston, WV, that provides nursing care encompassing both physical and behavioral health services.
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 5 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- New grads: 3 of 5 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Rochester
Nursing here
Benefits
The job description explicitly mentions shift differentials offered for both weekdays and weekends.
The hard parts
Management rated lowest among all categories at 3.3 out of 5 on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Job security and advancement opportunities rated relatively low at 3.4 out of 5
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Complex dual physical and behavioral health patient population may increase workload demands
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Pay and benefits rated below 4.0, suggesting compensation may not be highly competitive
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Rochester, NY
Rochester pairs clinical opportunity with living costs 3% below the national average. Rent a converted brick mill loft downtown, or buy a three-bedroom home with a yard in Charlotte for an average $218,000. Whether you choose near-downtown character or premium suburbs like Pittsford and Brighton, your paycheck stretches further here.
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- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 97.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,081/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $47,213/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Highland Hospital hire new grads?
3 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is weekends only.
Which units are hiring?
East 5 acute medicine unit (1), med surg (1) and west 4 (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Highland Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Highland Hospital
- RN
LPN II - East 5 Acute Medicine Unit - NEW UNIT!!! (part and full-time opportunities)
Posted 2 weeks ago
$29–$36/hr
- LPN
- CEU allowance
- Preceptorship program
- RN
- Weekend shift
- West 4
- RN
- 4- 10-hour weekday shifts; 10am-8:30pm
Sources
- highlandhosp.com
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