Emergency Department RN
Danville, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a 250-bed academic community hospital in Danville, VA, requiring 5+ years of ED experience and a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 31-bed Emergency Department, including 2 triage rooms and 7 beds designated for behavioral health or acute patients
• Serves all age groups, from pediatric to geriatric patients
• Patient ratio is 1:4, with exceptions possible during high-volume periods or for patients requiring immediate care
• Primary EMR is MedHost (ED); Meditech is used for admit holds (eMAR only) and behavioral health patients on extended stays
• Day shift, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
• 36 hours per week
• Rotating weekend coverage required
• Floating to other areas as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Handle with Care certification required (available on-site)
• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Candidates with combined ICU and ED experience may also be considered
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• 250-bed academic community hospital that has served the region for over 120 years
• Designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center, accredited by the ACC and American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer
• Travelers may wear scrubs of any color
• Consent to random on-site drug screening and completion of a Criminal Questionnaire/Consent Form are required
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
• Previous permanent employment at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months is disqualifying
• Cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment