Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-09

$1,951.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Stepdown unit position requiring VA or compact RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification, and 2 years of relevant experience.

Details

• 12-bed Stepdown unit utilizing critical care and neuroscience principles at the intermediate level
• Patient population includes neuro trauma, subarachnoid/intraventricular/intracerebral hemorrhage, ENT tumor resection with flap reconstruction, post-operative spine, and general neurological cases
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:00)
• Schedule includes 36 or 48 hours every other week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required, including 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Must float within scope of practice per facility float policy
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent relevant experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• BSN preferred
• Clinical skills should include management of neurological/psychiatric conditions, craniotomy, CVA, intracranial bleeds, lumbar drains, TBI, spinal cord injury, and related neuro stepdown care
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, PICC/peripheral line care, and blood product administration preferred
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and non-titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips required
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide intermediate-level critical care and neuroscience-focused nursing care to stepdown patients
• Maximum of 40 hours of RTO approved per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any planned vacation between sign date and start date must be disclosed to allow for appropriate start date planning
• Previous UVA Health employment as permanent staff or traveler requires 1-year separation and leadership approval
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days with UVA Health
• No radius or local candidate restriction applies to this unit
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role