Stepdown Neuro Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse - Stepdown Neuro

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 12-bed unit focused on critical care and neuroscience at the Intermediate level
• Patient populations include:

  • Transfers from Neuro ICU
  • Neuro trauma patients
  • Subarachnoid, intraventricular, or intracerebral hemorrhage
  • ENT cancer patients post tumor resection and flap reconstruction
  • Post-operative spine patients
  • Various neurological conditions
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday off
• Time off: Up to 40 hours approved

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Stepdown nursing experience, with Stepdown experience within the last year
• Intermediate Care experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Neuro/Stepdown
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in neuro or critical care nursing (based on specialty and unit complexity)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS required
• NIH Stroke Certification required
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit needs (e.g., CHEMO, TNCC) but not specified for this role
• Medication and competency exams as applicable

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
• Education verification: BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN
• Official transcript required (photocopy of diploma not accepted)
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no exemptions)
  • 2-step TB test or Qgold (Tspot not accepted)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required or antigen titer if antibody low/negative)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer; declination accepted but not clearance-holding)
  • Flu vaccine required annually (no exemptions)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit assignment
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Various facility-specific forms and screenings must be completed prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with neuro or critical care experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Virginia with a focus on neuroscience stepdown care.