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
Join a busy ICU stepdown unit as a registered nurse, where you'll be responsible for caring for up to three patients with diverse needs, including respiratory, neurological, and chronic illnesses. This role features a 36-hour workweek with a 13-week contract, offering a steady rhythm in a fast-paced hospital setting. You'll use your ICU experience to navigate complex patient situations, manage drips like insulin, heparin, and pressors, and work with cutting-edge EMR technology. Expect to work weekend shifts and every other holiday, with a structured orientation period to get you up to speed.
Weather:
Typically, this area enjoys mild and pleasant weather during this time of year, with moderate temperatures and clear skies, making for comfortable days and ideal conditions for outdoor activities.
Fun Things To Do:
- Day Trip to Washington, D.C.: Explore national monuments, museums, and historical sites.
- Hiking in Great Falls Park: Enjoy scenic views along challenging trails just outside the city.
- Visit George Washington's Mount Vernon: Tour the historic estate of the first U.S. president.
- Fishing at Lake Accotink: Spend a relaxing day catching fish or boating.
- Bike along the Custis Trail: Discover scenic waterways and urban landscapes on two wheels.
Job Specifics:
Location: Falls Church, VA
Shift: Varies, including weekends and holidays to meet unit needs
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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