A nocturnist Nurse Practitioner opportunity is open at Weirton Medical Center (WMC), a 238-bed acute care facility in Weirton, West Virginia — the anchor of a tri-state medical network spanning 38 sites across West Virginia, Ohio, and southwestern Pennsylvania. This nights-only hospitalist role offers a focused, predictable schedule with a defined admit volume, strong institutional backing, and access to a national clinician support infrastructure that is difficult to match in a community hospital setting.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate (nights-only engagement)
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Customized Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) membership including CME access, exclusive educational resources, professional development opportunities, live events, and a dynamic online hospitalist community
- Access to clinician wellness program and clinician referral program
- Backing of a nationally recognized Patient Safety Organization with malpractice infrastructure and risk support
- Association with one of the largest and most established clinician practice organizations in the country
Practice Highlights
- Nights-only schedule — no day shifts, no rotating coverage
- Six to eight admissions per night with floor call coverage for the inpatient unit
- 238-bed acute care hospital serving Brooke and Hancock counties in West Virginia, Jefferson County in Ohio, and southwestern Pennsylvania
- Tri-state regional referral network encompassing 38 sites across three states — broad patient catchment with genuine community hospital acuity
- Facility employs more than 1,500 staff, reflecting a well-resourced, full-service campus
- Investments in technology and specialty expansion since 2012 have broadened the clinical scope available on campus
- Support from a national network of physicians and clinicians, including subspecialty consultation resources
- Active membership in a national Patient Safety Organization — structured quality and safety framework for clinical practice
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner with current, active licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure in West Virginia
- Experience in hospital medicine, inpatient care, or a related acute care setting strongly preferred
- Comfort managing a nocturnist admit volume of six to eight patients per night with concurrent floor call responsibilities
- Ability to practice independently and collaboratively within a hospitalist team structure
About the Community
Weirton sits along the Ohio River in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, positioned at the convergence of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania — giving residents easy access to the amenities of three states. The area offers a low cost of living, established neighborhoods, and proximity to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, roughly an hour to the southeast, for major-city cultural, dining, and entertainment options. The region's river geography, rolling hills, and four-season climate appeal to clinicians who value a quieter pace of life without sacrificing regional connectivity.