Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Danville, VA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location

• Danville, Virginia
• Small town with city offerings, known as “The River District” by the Dan River with parks, trails, historical architecture, boutiques, art galleries, and museums
• Approximately 45 miles north of Greensboro, North Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Unit and Facility Information

• Emergency Department with 31 beds and 2 triage rooms
• 7 beds designated for Behavioral Health or Acute patients
• Patient ratio typically 1:4, with exceptions during high volume or special circumstances
• Electronic Health Records primarily MedHost (ED) and Meditech for admit holds and behavioral health patients
• Serves all age groups (geriatric, adult, pediatric)
• Shift: 36 hours per week, rotating weekends/as needed
• No call requirements
• Float as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including ED experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ICU experience considered an asset
• Certifications required prior to start:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly on Tuesdays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel status
• Professional, positive, compassionate, and team-oriented personality preferred
• Scrub color is traveler’s choice
• Complete and clear screenings required before start

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-established academic community hospital with advanced certifications in chest pain and stroke care, serving a diverse patient population in a supportive environment.