Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Specialty Units

Virginia Jobs$82K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire
  • 1 year of relevant nursing experience
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia
  • AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert nursing care based on clinical assessments
  • Coordinate and implement patient care plans
  • Engage in performance improvement activities
  • Support onboarding of new team members as applicable
  • Participate in shared governance and leadership activities
  • Embrace and apply evidence-based practices
  • Maintain adherence to clinical documentation guidelines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Retirement Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Sign-on bonuses for eligible candidates
  • Certification and education support after 6 months
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Clinical Career Ladder for professional growth
Full Job Description
Discover the Acute Care Specialty Area Where You Will Thrive

This Registered Nurse opportunity at UVA Health is intentionally designed for nurses who want choice, exposure, and a guided pathway into the Acute Care specialty that best fits their clinical interests and career goals.

By applying to this posting, you open the door to exploring five adult Acute Care specialties and fourteen procedural Acute Care areas across UVA Health. Our goal is simple: help you identify the Acute Care specialty where you will thrive and hire you directly into that team.

Areas to explore include:
• General Medicine
• Oncology/Stem Cell
• Acute Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Transplant
• Surgical Subspecialities
• Surgical/Trauma
• Psychiatric/Behavioral Health
• Orthopedics
• Neurology/Epilepsy
• Neurosurgery

The Role

Working in the area in which you were hired, you will:
  • Provide high quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients with complex and often rapidly changing conditions
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, therapists, and fellow RNs in a highly interdisciplinary environment
  • Practice at the top of your license in Adult and Procedural Acute Care settings that balance high acuity with strong team support
  • Contribute to shared governance, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice within your unit

What an average day looks like

Your day may include caring for medically complex adult patients, supporting patients before and after procedures, coordinating care across disciplines, mentoring peers, and contributing to a fast paced clinical environment where teamwork and clinical judgment matter. The work is challenging, meaningful, and grounded in a culture that values professional nursing practice.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $39.90 - $53.00 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
  • Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Certification and education support
  • Generous Paid Time Off

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