Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Intermediate Care Unit (NIMU), 6 North

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,104 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Plans

Certification and education support

Generous paid time off

Job summary

UVA Health in Virginia is seeking an RN for the Neuro Intermediate Care Unit (6 North) to provide hands-on care in a specialized neurologic setting. You will support patients transitioning from critical illness to recovery, balancing patient interaction with technical skill and clinical complexity.

Join a Magnet‑recognized team with access to ongoing education, research integration, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with BSN required or expected within 5 years of hire.
• At least 1 year of RN experience in neuroscience or critical care.
• Virginia RN license and AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bedside care for patients needing step‑down neurologic monitoring.
• Perform frequent neurologic assessments and escalate changes promptly.
• Collaborate with neurology, neurosurgery, and neurocritical care teams.
• Administer medications and therapies with precision in a neuro‑focused setting.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery expectations.
• Contribute to a culture of communication, accountability, and learning.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Play a critical role in stabilizing and advancing the recovery of patients with complex neurologic conditions in a highly specialized care environment. In the Neuro Intermediate Care Unit, your expertise bridges the gap between ICU-level intensity and step-down recovery, where vigilance, clinical judgment, and timely intervention make a measurable difference every shift.

The Role

As an RN on 6 North in the Neuro Intermediate Care Unit, you will provide hands‑on care for a complex patient population requiring close observation and specialized neurologic management. The pace is steady and demanding, with frequent opportunities to apply advanced assessment skills and critical thinking.

You will function as a key member of a collaborative care team, supporting patients as they transition from critical illness toward recovery. This role offers an engaging balance of patient interaction, technical skill, and clinical complexity, making it a strong pathway for nurses interested in advancing within neuroscience or progressing toward ICU-level practice.

On a Typical Shift, You Will

• Deliver comprehensive bedside care for patients requiring step‑down level neurologic monitoring
• Perform frequent, detailed neurologic assessments, recognizing and escalating subtle changes in condition
• Manage patients across a wide range of complex neurologic diagnoses, including central nervous system tumors, complex spine surgery, acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, endovascular interventions, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular diseases, status epilepticus, and central nervous system infections
• Collaborate closely with neurology, neurosurgery, and neurocritical care teams to coordinate and adjust care plans
• Administer medications and therapies requiring precision within a specialized neuro‑focused environment
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and long‑term neurologic care needs
• Contribute to a team culture built on communication, accountability, and continuous clinical learning

Why UVA Health

The Neuro Intermediate Care Unit is part of a highly specialized neuroscience ecosystem that includes UVA Health’s dedicated Neuro ICU and academic Department of Neurology. This structure creates a cohesive, high‑performing environment where nurses develop focused expertise while working across the continuum of neurologic care.

UVA Health combines the strength of an academic medical center with the focus of a specialized neuroscience program, allowing nurses to practice at a high level while continuing to grow clinically and professionally.

Within This Setting, You Will Experience

• The opportunity to work within an integrated neuro care continuum, closely aligned with a dedicated 12‑bed Neuro ICU, supporting patients across critical and intermediate levels of care
• A highly specialized neurologic focus, with exposure to complex conditions requiring detailed assessment, monitoring, and intervention
• An environment designed for enhanced observation and early intervention, where nurses play a key role in identifying subtle neurologic changes
• Close, consistent collaboration with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neurocritical care specialists in a multidisciplinary care model
• A connection to UVA’s academic Department of Neurology, emphasizing evidence‑based practice, education, and integration of research into bedside care
• A unit that supports advanced skill development in high‑acuity step‑down care, ideal for nurses looking to expand into critical care or specialize further in neuroscience
• A Magnet‑recognized nursing culture where nurses are empowered to contribute to quality improvement, governance, and clinical decision‑making
• The backing of a Level I trauma center and advanced critical care infrastructure, supporting the complexity of neurologic cases seen across the continuum

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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/Certifications: 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.

Compensation

New hire compensation will be determined by previous work experience, education and/or experience.

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.

Onboarding Requirements

Background checks and pre‑employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety‑sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

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

UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet‑Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.