VCU Health, Registered Nurse (RN) - Burn ICU/Progressive Care - Rotating - Application via WayUp

WayUp; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Medical Center is seeking Clinical Nurses for its Burn ICU team. The roles involve caring for acute burns and assisting with reconstructive needs, requiring RN licensure and relevant experience. Candidates will provide critical patient care, administer medications, and lead educational initiatives within the unit. This position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible/compact state required.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent needed for continued employment.
• Experience varies by role: Clin I: N/A; Clin II: 12-24 months RN experience; Clin III: 3+ years clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet patient needs.
• Safely administers prescribed medications and documents care.
• Provides leadership and education at the unit level.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Clinical Skills

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

RN Licensure in Virginia

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply.

About VCU Medical Center

VCU Medical Center is the region's only comprehensive Level I adult, pediatric, and burn trauma center. As a member of the Burn ICU team, you will care for acute burns and assist with reconstructive needs for burn survivors and individuals injured from fire, chemicals, scalds, electrical burns, and skin loss due to disease. The unit has 16 beds, providing all levels of care for adults with burn injuries and general care for pediatric patients.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

Clinical Nurse I

• Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet patient and family needs.
• Assists in prevention of illness and injury, wellness maintenance, and comfort provision.
• Provides direction, education, and begins developing leadership skills at the unit level.
• Delivers and documents age-specific care based on medical orders and multidisciplinary plans.
• Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities/interactions.

Clinical Nurse II

• Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills, applying knowledge to specific patient populations.
• Assists in prevention, wellness, and comfort, recognizing and responding to patient status changes.
• Mobilizes resources to meet individual patient and family needs.
• Provides leadership, direction, and education at the unit level.
• Delivers and documents age-specific care based on medical orders and multidisciplinary plans.
• Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities/interactions.

Clinical Nurse III

• Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and applies it to specific patient populations.
• Anticipates patient status changes and intervenes appropriately.
• Serves as a role model, providing direction and education in the clinical setting.
• Delivers and documents age-specific care based on medical orders and multidisciplinary plans.
• Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities/interactions.

Qualifications and Requirements

Licensure and Certification

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible/compact state.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent for continued employment.

Experience

• Clin I: N/A; Clin II: 12-24 months RN experience; Clin III: 3+ years clinical experience.
• Preferred: Experience as LPN, nursing assistant, or care partner; academic healthcare experience; similar patient population experience.

Education

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree from an approved nursing program.
• All RNs without a BSN must enroll in an RN to BSN program within two years and complete it within five years unless grandfathered.

Additional Requirements

• Follows physician/provider orders.
• Practices within Virginia nursing regulations, guided by ANA Code of Ethics and national standards.
• Supervises and delegates tasks as appropriate.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Works all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Physical demands include lifting 20-50 lbs, exposure to hazardous substances, prolonged standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and other activities.
• Mental and sensory skills include reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking, reading, and logical thinking.
• Emotional resilience required for a fast-paced, noisy environment with frequent customer interactions.

Additional Information

Rotating shifts; schedules to be established with management. Age-specific care as appropriate. EEO employer; protected veteran status; 41 CFR 60-1.4.