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Nurse Extern, PRN, ICU

Logan Regional Medical Center

Logan, West Virginia

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Posted Aug 14, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 15, 2026

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Facility Logan Regional Medical Center Req ID 555399 Post Date 08/14/2026 Description Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community. Job Summary The Nurse Extern is a nursing student enrolled in an accredited nursing program who works under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care hospital setting. The extern gains hands-on clinical experience by assisting in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. The role supports the healthcare team in providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across a variety of inpatient units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care. Essential Functions Assists the RN in providing care based on the nursing process and unit standards Performs basic nursing tasks such as vital signs, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and patient hygiene under RN supervision Documents findings and care provided as permitted by policy and under RN oversight Communicates effectively with the RN and other care team members regarding patient needs and observations Maintains a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment Provides emotional support to patients and families while maintaining professional boundaries Demonstrates understanding of infection control, patient safety, and privacy regulations Observes procedures and participates in clinical learning opportunities as available and appropriate Performs non-clinical duties such as stocking supplies and transporting patients as needed Participates in department huddles, education sessions, and team meetings Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Basic knowledge of nursing principles and practices appropriate to current level of education Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and team members Strong desire to learn and grow within a professional clinical setting Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and respect for professional boundaries Proficient in basic computer and documentation skills Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and emotionally demanding environment Must be flexible with schedule, including availability for weekends, holidays, and varied shifts Qualifications Education Currently enrolled and in good standing in a state-approved practical nursing program (LPN) or an accredited Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program Completion of fundamentals of nursing course with clinical practicum, required Licenses/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Must meet all onboarding and health requirements of the facility Experience Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required

Requirements

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • Computer operation
  • Nursing
  • Vital signs
  • Maintaining an organized workspace
  • Caregiving documentation requirements
  • Inpatient experience
  • Weekends as needed

About the employer

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Logan Regional Medical Center
Community Hospital

You would be walking into Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed full-service community hospital in Logan, West Virginia. It carries a Leapfrog Group A grade and has been named among Becker’s Great Community Hospitals, Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals list, and…

132 beds
3.5 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Leapfrog A grade and Becker’s, Forbes, and Newsweek/Statista hospital recognition
  • Family-like atmosphere and supportive nursing peers
  • $15,000 sign-on posted for full-time RNs in Pediatric hiring context

What reviewers flag

  • Understaffing, heavy workloads, stress, and limited time off
  • Advancement described as limited with infrequent raises and a stagnant feel
  • Benefits described by at least one staff nurse as not great and higher-cost
family-likepeer supportcommunity hospitalhigh workloadunderstaffeduneven management

Living in Logan, WV

Logan sits deep in southern West Virginia's Appalachian coal country, a small mountain town where forested hills rise steeply around a compact downtown. Nurses who choose Logan often crave rural pace, outdoor access, and a close-knit community feel far from urban sprawl.

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State price level · West Virginia
89.5
11% below the national average
Median gross rent
$778/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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