Travel Step Down RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Step-down RN with telemetry expertise and Epic charting proficiency for a night shift position requiring a VA or compact RN license.

• Work in the Step-down unit of a hospital setting
• Cares for telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC patients, including cardiac, renal, and neurological cases
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00)
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Floating required within scope of practice per facility float policy
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending license accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of Step-down or telemetry nursing experience
• Epic charting experience required
• BSN preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration), PCA, and insulin protocols preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/PICC/arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy, and oxygen therapy
• Two professional references required
• Nursys license verification required

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac telemetry, renal, and neurological step-down patients
• Monitor and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and utilize rapid response/code teams as needed
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Disclose any vacation time between sign date and start date to arrange an appropriate start date
• Candidates who previously worked for the facility as permanent staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days and are ineligible to return once reached
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-766387. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Stepdown

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.