American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 5+ years of ER experience and a VA or compact RN license. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 13
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Emergency Room · Hospital Serves all patient age groups from pediatric to geriatricAll ages, pediatric to geriatric
License
RN license Active RN license (VA or Compact) requiredActive RN license (VA or Compact)
Term
13 weeks · starts Nov 10, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
Active RN license (VA or Compact)Active RN license (VA or Compact) requiredCheck your license
Certification
ACLSCurrent certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale, and PALS or ENPC
Certification
BLS
Certification
NIH Stroke Scale
Certification
PALS or ENPC
Certification
AHA certificationsAHA certifications required
Experience
5+ years Emergency Department experience5+ years of Emergency Department experience required
Also asks
Social Security number and date of birth for considerationSocial Security number and date of birth required for consideration
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Active Nursys licensure verification at time of considerationActive Nursys licensure verification required at time of consideration
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Consent to random onsite drug screeningCandidates must consent to random onsite drug screening and complete a criminal questionnaire
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Complete a criminal questionnaire
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Reside 60 miles or more from the facility for travel rateCandidates must reside 60 miles or more from the facility to be eligible for travel rate
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Not permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within past 12 monthsCannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
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Not employed elsewhere full-time while on assignmentCannot be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment
Preferred
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Professional, positive, compassionate, and team-orientedIdeal candidates are professional, positive, compassionate, and team-oriented
In range for Virginia travel rolesVirginia travel postings that state pay run $1,770/week to $2,810/week, the middle half $1,930/week to $2,320/week, across 85 postings.
Benefits
Top Compensation Packages
Housing Perks
Tax Advantage Plan
Comprehensive Insurance
Weekly Payroll
Referral Bonuses
More benefits (2)
Licensure Reimbursement
Travel Allowances
The role and schedule
Charting
MedHost (primary ED EHR); Meditech for admit hold eMARUses MedHost as the primary ED EHR, with Meditech utilized for admit hold eMAR and extended behavioral health stays
Floating
Floating required as neededFloating required as needed
Unit size
31-bed Emergency RoomWork in a 31-bed Emergency Room with 2 triage rooms, 7 of which are used for Behavioral Health or Acute patients
Weekends
Rotating weekends as neededRotating weekends as needed
On call
No call requirementsNo call requirements
Start
Nov 10, 2026Start Date: Nov 10, 2026
Details
250-bed academic community hospitalWork in a 250-bed academic community hospital with comprehensive surgical services, 24-hour ED, cardiac rehab, and oncology services
Details
Region's only designated Chest Pain Center; Certified Advanced Primary Stroke CenterFacility is the region's only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center
Details
Team environment supervised by Director of Emergency ServicesTeam environment supervised by the Director of Emergency Services
Details
13-week assignmentLength: 13 weeks
Details
Scrubs of any color acceptableScrubs of any color are acceptable
Support on this unit
Nurse to patient
1:4<li>Patient ratio of 1:4, with exceptions for discharges awaiting transport, admit holds, or high-volume days</li> <li>Serves all patient agestated in this posting
Neighborhoods+Danville provides distinct living environments ranging from urban riverfront lofts to quiet suburban streets. Young professionals and nurses frequently look toward the revitalized River District for walkable loft apartments near restaurants, or the Old West End Historic District along Millionaire's Row for historic Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Established residential neighborhoods like Windsor Heights, Westover Hills, Edgewood, Druid Hills, and Beverstone Park offer peaceful, tree-lined streets with yards. Commuters seeking larger lots or distinct school settings often settle along the Route 58 corridor or across the state line in North Carolina communities like Reidsville and Greensboro.
Danville provides distinct living environments ranging from urban riverfront lofts to quiet suburban streets. Young professionals and nurses frequently look toward the revitalized River District for walkable loft apartments near restaurants, or the Old West End Historic District along Millionaire's Row for historic Victorian and Edwardian architecture.
Established residential neighborhoods like Windsor Heights, Westover Hills, Edgewood, Druid Hills, and Beverstone Park offer peaceful, tree-lined streets with yards. Commuters seeking larger lots or distinct school settings often settle along the Route 58 corridor or across the state line in North Carolina communities like Reidsville and Greensboro.
Getting around+Getting around Danville is largely reliant on personal vehicles, as public transit service is minimal across the city. Healthcare workers traveling to facilities such as Sovah Health benefit from short, direct drives without the traffic gridlock typical of major metros. Route 58 serves as the primary regional thoroughfare, connecting western and eastern neighborhoods as well as Pittsylvania County. For staff commuting from nearby North Carolina towns like Reidsville, travel involves straightforward highway driving, and parking at local medical facilities is readily available.
Getting around Danville is largely reliant on personal vehicles, as public transit service is minimal across the city. Healthcare workers traveling to facilities such as Sovah Health benefit from short, direct drives without the traffic gridlock typical of major metros.
Route 58 serves as the primary regional thoroughfare, connecting western and eastern neighborhoods as well as Pittsylvania County. For staff commuting from nearby North Carolina towns like Reidsville, travel involves straightforward highway driving, and parking at local medical facilities is readily available.
Outdoors+Outdoor activity in Danville is defined by the Dan River, which cuts through the city and provides scenic waterfront views and recreation. The paved Riverwalk Trail follows the riverbanks, serving as a prime destination for daily walking, running, and cycling. Anglers Park offers a dedicated launch point for kayaking and fishing along with trail connections, while Dan Daniel Memorial Park provides extensive open acreage, picnic pavilions, and athletic facilities for sports leagues.
Outdoor activity in Danville is defined by the Dan River, which cuts through the city and provides scenic waterfront views and recreation. The paved Riverwalk Trail follows the riverbanks, serving as a prime destination for daily walking, running, and cycling.
Anglers Park offers a dedicated launch point for kayaking and fishing along with trail connections, while Dan Daniel Memorial Park provides extensive open acreage, picnic pavilions, and athletic facilities for sports leagues.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Danville
Danville sits along the Dan River on the Virginia-North Carolina border, blending rich tobacco-era heritage with energetic waterfront revitalization. For healthcare professionals considering a position at Sovah Health, the city offers an approachable, unhurried pace free from major metropolitan congestion. Housing options cater to different preferences, ranging from industrial loft conversions in the burgeoning River District to historic Victorian residences along Millionaire's Row and quiet single-family homes in Edgewood and Westover Hills. Off-shift time is easily filled strolling the Riverwalk Trail, kayaking from Anglers Park, cheering on the Danville Otterbots baseball team, or dining at favorites like Cotton at Riverside Mill and Moon River Thai. Commuting is car-dependent with minimal transit, though trips across Route 58 are short and parking is stress-free. Relocating nurses should weigh honest tradeoffs: while downtown investment and a new casino bring positive momentum, Danville still navigates localized crime pockets, sultry summer humidity, and limited big-box retail. For clinicians seeking a supportive community, easy shifts, and outdoor river access, Danville presents a grounded and evolving home base.
