Neuro Step-Down RN
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Charlottesville, Virginia

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Unit: 6North (12-bed unit)
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Patient Population:

  • Patients transferring from Neuro ICU
  • Neuro trauma, subarachnoid, intraventricular, or intracerebral hemorrhage
  • ENT cancer patients post tumor resection and flap reconstruction
  • Post-operative spine patients
  • Various neurological conditions

Schedule & Hours

• 36 or 48 hours available
• Every other weekend and every other holiday off
• Can approve 40 hours for time off

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required before start, can submit pending)
• Must have Epic experience

Licensure

• Virginia nursing license required (can submit with VA license pending)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Critical Care/Neuroscience at Intermediate level)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for this specialty (no conflicting data)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Key Job Requirements

• Must adhere to facility float policy
• Experience with neurological/neuroscience patient care preferred
• Ability to manage complex neurological patients with a 1:3 ratio

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and abuse registry search (if applicable)
• Official transcript or diploma (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• Drug testing (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl) within 2 months of start, updated annually
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no exemptions)
  • 2-step TB test or Qgold (Chest X-ray if positive)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required or antigen titer if negative)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer; declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination (required, no exemptions)
• Pass/Fail Cardiac Rhythm Assessment during orientation (required for adult inpatient RN positions)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Professional appearance guidelines review and acknowledgment
• Facility-specific forms including release authorization, TB screening, traveler compliance, and fit testing acknowledgment (if patient-facing)

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit; facility will notify
• Some certifications like PALS, NRP, TNCC, CHEMO, CPI may be required or preferred depending on specialty/unit but are not explicitly required for this position
• References and performance evaluations may be required for credentialing
• Radiation badge not provided for new candidates; must be supplied by facility if needed

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with critical care/neuroscience experience seeking a 13-week night travel assignment in a specialized neuro unit with a 1:3 patient ratio. Candidates must be prepared to meet comprehensive credentialing, immunization, and compliance requirements.