New Graduate RN Acute Care Nights

VCU Health; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Ongoing training and development seminars

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Virginia is seeking New Graduate Nurses for their Nurse Residency Program. This structured 12-month program focuses on developing essential nursing skills, clinical leadership, and decision-making to prepare candidates for real-world patient care. Successful applicants will engage in hands-on learning, participate in monthly seminars, and complete projects to uphold best practices in patient care. Opportunities for professional growth abound in the supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Must have received an Authorization to Test letter from the Board of Nursing.
• Licensure as an RN in Virginia or a compact state within 90 days of graduation.
• Current RN Licensure in Virginia for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Nurse Residency Program for new graduate nurses.
• Engage in hands-on unit-based learning and skill development.
• Complete an evidence-based project to support best practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical decision-making

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an approved RN nursing program

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Overview

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.

Kickstart Your Nursing Career with Our 12-Month Nurse Residency Program! Are you a New Graduate Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? At VCU Health, all new graduate nurses are automatically enrolled in our VIZIENT Nurse Residency Program, a program designed to support your transition into practice and help you thrive in your first year. In collaboration with the VCU School of Nursing, this program focuses on developing clinical leadership, decision-making skills, and hands-on learning to ensure you’re ready to deliver exceptional patient care.

Program Highlights

• Monthly Resident Seminars for ongoing learning and development
• Hands-on unit-based learning & skill development for real-world experience
• Focus on developing clinical decision-making skills to enhance patient care
• Completion of an evidence-based project to support best practices

With a proven track record of success, our Nurse Residency Program is the ideal foundation for your nursing career. Apply today and join a team that’s committed to your growth and success!

About CMH

Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 70-bed facility located in the heart of South Central Virginia serving residents of over 7 counties, including North Carolina due to its location just off the I-85 interstate and its proximity to the NC border. CMH is a Primary Stroke Center and can manage acute ischemic strokes within their facility. The Acute Care unit consists of three separate nursing units for a total of 54 beds and serves a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics, including medical, telemetry and surgical patients. The average Acute Care nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 4 with additional nursing support provided by patient care technicians, patient safety associates, unit secretaries, and cardiac monitor technicians. The patient care team also consists of 24-hour Hospitalists and ancillary support. The community setting of CMH creates a family and patient-centered atmosphere with outstanding teamwork within the department and throughout the organization as team members strive to make the patient experience excellent. The nursing leadership supports continuing education and provides multiple opportunities for team members to advance their knowledge and skills in their nursing practice. CMH continues to work diligently on expanding their services for their community through active recruitment of specialists for inpatient and outpatient units.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• Must have received an Authorization to Test letter from the Board of Nursing within a 90-day window following graduation from an approved School of Nursing or otherwise authorized to practice as an RN by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Licensure as an RN in Virginia or a compact state within 90 days of graduation.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV: Current RN Licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience

• Experience REQUIRED:
• Experience PREFERRED:
• Experience as a LPN, nursing assistant or care partner experience in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
• Academic Health Care Experience
• Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/ training

• Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate of an approved RN nursing program
• Education/training PREFERRED: Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program

Independent action

Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Ages specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion. Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change.

Nights

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.