Registered Nurse RN Acute Care Pediatrics 11 Rotating

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Sign On Bonus

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Clinical Nurses to join a new pediatric unit. The role involves delivering age-specific care, administering medications, and supervising less experienced staff. Candidates must possess RN licensure in Virginia and necessary certifications. The unit will focus on surgical patients and provide a supportive environment. This position requires flexibility for shifts and weekends, and offers a sign-on bonus. Join a pioneering team committed to improving pediatric health care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible compact state.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrates technical skills to meet patient needs.
• Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills for specific patient populations.
• Assures direct, age-specific care to patients.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Leadership

Documenting care

Medication administration

Education

Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Overview

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.

Join us as we launch Acute Care Pediatrics 11, a brand-new 24-bed pediatric unit opening in January 2027! This state-of-the-art unit will care for surgical patients across trauma, burn, and general surgery, with telemetry monitoring in both general care and step-down settings. The unit will also feature accredited epilepsy monitoring services, delivering advanced seizure management through continuous video and EEG monitoring. Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of pediatric care from day one—where your skills, compassion, and expertise will make a real impact on children and families.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Nurse I: Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family; assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort; provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level; delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care; safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Clinical Nurse II: Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Clinical Nurse III: Demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment

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

Experience

• Experience REQUIRED:
  • Clin I: N/A
  • Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
  • Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience
• Experience PREFERRED:
  • Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
  • Clin II, Clin III: 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:
  • Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
  • All registered nurses without a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
• Education/training PREFERRED:
  • Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
  • Clin III: Certification in specialty area

Independent action

• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
• Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
• All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Supervisory responsibilities

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RNs, LPNs, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

Additional position requirements

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: 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.

Age Specific groups served

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical 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)
• 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

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