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

Travel Registered Nurse (Step Down)

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

Unit Description

• 6 North is a 12-bed step-down unit utilizing critical care and neuroscience principles at the intermediate level.
• Patient populations include transfers from Neuro ICU, neuro trauma, subarachnoid/intraventricular/intracerebral hemorrhage, ENT cancer patients post tumor resection and flap reconstruction, post-operative spine patients, and various neurological conditions.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients.
• Shift: Nights
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday off, with approval for 40 hours of time off.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of step-down nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in intermediate care settings
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID carried during hours of service
• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
• Official transcript or diploma verification (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• Education verification through third-party vendor
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declinations/exemptions)
  • 2-step TB test or Qgold within required timeframes; chest x-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations/exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody positive titer required or antigen titer per protocol
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required (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)
• Background checks and fingerprinting as required by Virginia state and facility policies
• Compliance with professional appearance guidelines and other facility-specific forms prior to start

Additional Notes

• Behavioral health-specific certifications (e.g., CPI) not required for this position.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), PALS, NRP, chemotherapy certification, and other specialty certifications are not required unless specified by unit.
• Candidate must be prepared for night shifts and the neurological patient population typical of a step-down neuro unit.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro step-down unit with a focus on critical care principles and a diverse neurological patient population.