Step Down RN
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Stepdown/Neuro Intermediate Care unit requiring 2 years of experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certification, and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 12-bed Step-down unit utilizing critical care and neuroscience principles at the intermediate level
• Patient population includes neuro trauma, subarachnoid/intraventricular/intracerebral hemorrhage, post-tumor resection ENT patients, and post-operative spine patients
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• 13-week assignment with scheduling options of 36 or 48 hours per week depending on position
• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required, including 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Must adhere to facility float policy within scope of practice
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA state RN license or compact license (pending license accepted)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Stepdown/Neuro IMC experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• BSN preferred
• Experience with neurological conditions including aneurysms, craniotomy, CVA, intracranial bleeds, and TBI preferred
• Experience with lumbar drains and EVD management preferred
• Experience with arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP, and insulin drip titration preferred

Additional Information

• Provide intermediate-level critical care and neuroscience nursing care to a complex neuro patient population
• Manage post-surgical spine and plastics/reconstruction patients alongside primary neuro caseload
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO approved per 13-week contract
• Candidates with prior UVA Health employment as permanent staff or travelers must disclose this; a 1-year separation and leadership approval is required for rehire eligibility
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reached
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position