Registered Nurse - Nights

Sheltering Arms Institute; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation hospital in Virginia is seeking an RN for the night shift team. This position involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care, ensure safety, and lead unit education efforts. The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an RN license and BLS certification. Entry-level candidates with some nursing experience are welcomed, and the role entails coordinating care and administering medications. Full-time employment with opportunities for professional growth is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required.
• Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program.
• AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver nursing care based on medical orders and plans.
• Administer medications safely, identifying interactions.
• Provide leadership and education at the unit level.
• Safeguard patient safety and promote high-quality outcomes.

Skills

RN experience

Patient-centered care

Medication administration

Leadership

Safety protocols

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program

Registered Nurse license

AHA BLS HCP certification

Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

RN/Clinical Nurse – Night Shift

Sheltering Arms Institute, a non‑profit rehabilitation hospital and outpatient network, combines advanced technology, research, and evidence‑based care to offer a trans‑disciplinary model. Ranked among the nation’s best rehabilitation hospitals and listed as the top physical rehabilitation provider in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report, we aim to reinvent rehabilitation for life beyond limits.

We are seeking a registered nurse to join our night shift team. The RN will collaborate with physicians, therapists and psychologists, integrating clinical expertise and patient‑centered care to support patient and family needs. Duties include preventing illness and injury, maintaining wellness, and providing comfort; directing and educating staff; and delivering and accurately documenting direct, age‑specific patient care.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver nursing care based on medical orders and a trans‑disciplinary plan.
• Administer medications safely, identifying incompatibilities and interactions.
• Provide leadership and education at the unit level.
• Safeguard patient safety and promote high‑quality outcomes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Clinical I: N/A
• Clinical II: >12 to 24 months RN experience
• Clinical III: >3 years clinical experience
• Clinical IV: >5 years clinical experience
• Clinical V: >5 years clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant, or care partner in acute care or equivalent setting.
• Clinical II, III, IV, V: Academic health care experience or similar patient population experience in acute care.

Education and Certifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license.
• AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent.

Preferred

• Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care