Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Medicine - Rotating

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

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Opportunities for continuing education

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking dedicated Clinical Nurses (I, II, and III) to join their progressive care unit. This role offers the chance to provide quality care and work collaboratively with healthcare teams. Requirements include current RN licensure in Virginia and the willingness to maintain certifications. Ideal candidates are compassionate, energetic, and possess strong leadership qualities. This position involves all shifts, including weekends, and offers potential for continued education through an RN to BSN program.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible for compact state.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• N/A experience for Clin I; 12 to 24 months for Clin II; 3 years for Clin III.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and quality care to patients.
• Administer medications and document patient care accurately.
• Assist health care team in preventing illness and maintaining wellness.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Clinical knowledge

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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

Unit Overview

Progressive Care Medicine is a 28 bed, telemetry unit with 16 progressive care beds, specializing in providing quality care to patients under the Hospital Medicine Service for a variety of complex medical diagnoses including infectious disease, respiratory disorders, acute renal and liver dysfunction. With exceptional teamwork, we strive to provide the best evidence‑based care to our patients. This unit is seeking energetic, compassionate, and safety‑focused nurses to join our team.

Clinical Nurse Roles

• Clinical Nurse I:

  The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills 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 also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

• Clinical Nurse II:

  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 mobilises 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:

  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 Actions 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: Organises 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

Rotating

Rotating

EEO Statement

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