Medical-Surgical RN
Danville, VA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical

Location: Danville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position on a Medical-Surgical unit (5A) with 24 beds
• Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend hours: Every other weekend/as needed
• Call requirements: As needed
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Patient population: All ages
• Electronic Health Record system: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Float requirements: As needed
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color; no casual wear allowed
• Orientation offered bi-weekly on Tuesdays
• Random drug screening and criminal questionnaire/consent required prior to start
• Professional demeanor expected

Facility Highlights

• 250-bed academic community hospital serving the region for over 120 years
• Accredited Chest Pain Center and Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Comprehensive surgical services, 24-hour emergency department, cardiac rehab, oncology, wound healing center, cath labs, and outpatient surgery center
• Located in a scenic area known as “The River District” with parks, trails, and cultural attractions nearby

Notes for Candidates

• Must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as a traveler
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position