Step Down RN
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down/Telemetry unit position requiring a VA or compact RN license and Epic charting experience.

Details

• Step Down (PCU/DOU/IMC) unit within a hospital setting
• Cardiac telemetry patient population with 1:3 patient ratios
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required, with 2 of 3 winter holidays covered
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Subject to UVA's facility float policy

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending license accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Step Down/telemetry nursing experience
• Required Epic EMR charting experience
• BSN preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/PICC line management, arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management
• Experience monitoring and interpreting cardiac dysrhythmias and responding to rapid response/code situations
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to cardiac telemetry and step down level patients, including medication management and dysrhythmia monitoring
• Perform wound care, isolation precautions, and management of insulin drips as needed
• Float within scope of practice per facility policy
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO approved per 13-week contract; must be disclosed at time of submission
• Any planned vacation between sign date and start date must be disclosed to determine an appropriate start date
• Previous UVA Health employees (permanent staff or travelers) must have at least a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted for this unit