Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Days/Nights

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) with Day/Night shifts in Richmond, VA. Positions offer a sign-on bonus and competitive hourly pay depending on experience and level (I/II/III) with opportunities across PreOp/PACU care stages.

Offers include growth through clinical ladders, comprehensive benefits, and scheduled rotations across day and night shifts. Responsibilities include direct patient care, collaboration with the care team, and adherence

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing required
• All RNs without a Bachelor's degree must enroll in RN to BSN within two years and complete within five years

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills and applies knowledge to a patient population.
• Assists health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and comfort.
• Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Provides direction, education, and leadership at unit level.
• Delivers and documents age-specific care per orders and multidisciplinary plan.
• Safely administers prescribed medications and checks for interactions.

Education

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN to BSN plan within 2 years of start; complete within 5 years

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Days/Nights

s:Clinical Nurse I PreOp/PACU: $34.00 - $49.50Clinical Nurse II PreOp/PACU: $34.65 - $51.97Clinical Nurse III PreOp/PACU: $36.38 - $54.58

United States, Virginia, Richmond

Oct 08, 2026

**$15,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by October 31, 2026. Terms and conditions apply**

Clinical Nurse II responsibilities

• The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a 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 responsibilities

• The Clinical Nurse III job 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 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 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's 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(s) required

• 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 (if applicable)

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, 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 (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

• 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

Compensation Ranges

• Clinical Nurse I PreOp/PACU: $34.00 - $49.50
• Clinical Nurse II PreOp/PACU: $34.65 - $51.97
• Clinical Nurse III PreOp/PACU: $36.38 - $54.58

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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