Stepdown RN in Falls Church, Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Falls Church, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,955/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.31
- Weekly
- $1,955
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,660
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $54.31/hour — 21% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia right now
- 1,018 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 10 of them in Falls Church.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $56.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Virginia: $45.00/hour ($93,600/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($130/hour across 33 jobs).
Job description
This travel ICU nurse role offers the chance to work on a stepdown unit managing up to three patients with diverse needs, including respiratory and neurological conditions. The position involves a 36-hour workweek over a 13-week contract, with scheduled weekend shifts and rotating holidays. Expect to utilize your expertise in a 24-bed environment, operating predominantly with EMR systems like Epic, and responding to a variety of patient scenarios involving common ICU medications and protocols. If you enjoy a fast-paced setting where your skills directly impact patient stability, this assignment is an excellent opportunity to deepen your ICU experience in a supportive team atmosphere.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year tends to be mild, with comfortable temperatures and clear or partly cloudy skies, making outdoor activities pleasant and inviting.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the historic Lincoln Memorial for a reflective walk along the National Mall
- Explore local vineyards on a day trip to Loudoun County
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and hiking at Great Falls Park
- Take a day trip to Alexandria’s Old Town for shops, dining, and waterfront views
- Discover the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, perfect for a cultural day out
Job Specifics:
Location: Falls Church, Virginia
Shift: 36 hours per week, scheduled weekend rotations and holidays
Duration: 13 weeks
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