Trauma & Surgical Acute Care Nurse — Fast-Paced Team

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health's 5 West Trauma & Surgical Subspecialties unit in Charlottesville is seeking a registered nurse to deliver high-acuity care on a 26-bed unit, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support complex trauma and postoperative patients.

You'll perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, monitor for deterioration, coordinate admissions and discharges, and provide patient and family education while pursuing professional growth in an academically renowned health system.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with ACLS preferred.
• Experience in acute care or surgical units is desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuous monitoring in an acute care setting
• Administer medications safely while managing evolving patient conditions
• Recognize and respond to early signs of clinical deterioration
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and care teams to optimize outcomes
• Execute provider orders, coordinate admissions and discharges, and support care transitions
• Deliver hands-on patient care including ADLs and education to patients and families

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Clinical deterioration recognition

Team collaboration

Care coordination

ADL education

Job description

UVA Health's 5 West Trauma & Surgical Subspecialties unit in Charlottesville is seeking a registered nurse to deliver high-acuity care on a 26-bed unit, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support complex trauma and postoperative patients.

You'll perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, monitor for deterioration, coordinate admissions and discharges, and provide patient and family education while pursuing professional growth in an academically renowned health system.