Travel Step Down RN - $2,977 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Step Down position requiring at least 1 year of unit specialty experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Step Down/PCU unit of a hospital environment
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours from 19:00-07:00
• Floating required to Intermediate and MedSurg units, with travelers floating first as needed
• No specific patient ratio information provided
• Cerner/Oracle Health charting system experience preferred, not required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or VA) required in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the unit specialty required, with 2-3 years overall experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience generally required unless candidate has significant overall experience
• BSN not required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac and vasoactive drip management (no titration), and non-invasive airway management/oxygen administration
• Candidates with pending certifications will be considered

Additional Information

• Must reside within a 60-mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Former Centra Health employees must be separated from the facility for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be approved prior to assignment start, with a preference for no RTO in the first weeks of the assignment
• Holiday coverage expected in rotation with staff
• Biweekly orientation held on Mondays
• 8-10 hours of training modules required during orientation and annually
• Scrubs may be any color with a professional appearance; child-friendly print tops, scrub jackets, and lab coats are allowed
• Nicotine-free campus

American Traveler Job ID #P-738116. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.