Travel RN - Med Surg Telemetry
Danville, Virginia
Danville Regional Medical Center

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Telemetry/Progressive Care
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Location: Danville Regional Medical Center, Danville, Virginia

Facility Information

• Hospital System: Lifepoint Health, Inc
• Facility Type: 250-bed Academic Community Hospital
• Accreditations:

  • Designated Chest Pain Center
  • Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center
  • Accredited by the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer

Unit Profile

• Floor: 6A Telemetry/PCU
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Nights (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Patient Ratios:

  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU): 1:4
  • Telemetry: 1:6 (1:5 if blended)
• EHR System: Meditech

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• HWC (Healthcare Worker Certification)
• NIH (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: 1-2 years in a similar role
• Must Have Skills/Experience:

  • PCU and Telemetry experience
• Preferred Skillset/Experience:

  • 2+ years of Med/Surg experience

Patient Population

• Serves all ages, including geriatric and adult patients.

Additional Information

• Call Requirements: As needed
• Float Requirements: May require travel within a 25-mile radius of the facility
• Personality Fit: Adaptable and team-oriented
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color; no casual wear)

Community Highlights

• Danville is known for its small-town charm with city offerings, historical architecture, boutiques, art galleries, and museums.
• Located near the Dan River with 680 acres of parks and trails.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established facility with a commitment to community health and a supportive work environment.