Registered Nurse (RN) ICU
Sovah Health - Danville
Danville, Virginia
$33.19–$44.81/hr
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Posted Aug 2, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $33.19–$44.81/hr
- Weekends, holidays, call
- 12-hour shift for full-time requiring 36 hours/week with every other weekend, 7P-7A. Sovah Health is part of Lifepoint Health.
- Patient load & staffing
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2 19-bed closed ICU with 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio.
About this role
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Requirements
- Current RN VA or compact state license
- Associate's degree in nursing (required)
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association ACLS within 6 months of hire
- Experience in clinical area (preferred)
Benefits
- $20,000 sign on bonus
- Medical insurance (multiple levels)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
About the employer
Sovah Health - Danville is a hospital located in Danville, Virginia, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a nationally recognized healthcare network committed to making communities healthier. The facility serves the Danville region and has a sister campus in Martinsville,…
What reviewers appreciate
- Supportive, team-based environment in ICU focused on high-acuity patient care and professional growth
- Ability to learn new things as noted by nurse reviewers
- Critical care physician and residency physician coverage in the ICU
What reviewers flag
- Low overall nurse rating of 2.7/5 on Indeed across 102 reviews
- Management rated poorly at 2.4/5 by nurse reviewers
- Pay and benefits rated below average at 2.6/5
Living in Danville, VA
Set along the Dan River near the North Carolina border, Danville blends Southern small-city charm with a revitalized River District featuring local dining and shops. It's a quieter pace of life for nurses seeking affordability and community connection without big-city traffic.
- State price level · Virginia
- 101.1
- 1% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $836/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through the differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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