Step Down Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Travel Registered Nurse (Step Down Unit)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 12-bed Step Down unit (6 North) utilizing critical care and neuroscience principles 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: Can approve 40 hours

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Virginia RN license (VA license pending acceptable for submission)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse (default to higher if conflicting info; here 1 year implied)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for this unit)
• Skills:

  • Epic electronic health record experience required
• Other:

  • Must adhere to UVA’s float policy

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and others as per facility policy
• Drug testing (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl) within 2 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required or follow-up testing)
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation (basic rhythm interpretation with minimum passing scores)

Additional Notes

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

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized neuroscience step down unit with a diverse patient population requiring critical care nursing skills.