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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position 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
• 250-bed academic community hospital serving all age groups, from pediatric to geriatric
• Patient ratio is 1:4, with exceptions possible during high-volume periods, discharge holds, or when a patient requires immediate care
• Primary EHR is MedHost (ED); Meditech is used for admit holds (EMAR only) and behavioral health patients with extended stays
• Day shift: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Rotating weekends required
• Float to other units 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 both ICU and ED experience may also be considered
• Social Security number required for consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population across all age groups, including behavioral health patients
• The facility is the region's only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center, accredited by the ACC and American College of Surgeons
• Candidate must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
• Cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
• Random drug screening consent and completion of a Criminal Questionnaire/Consent Form are required
• Travelers may wear any scrub color of their choice
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but 5+ years of ED experience is required