2026 Starts Only-New Grad RN- Critical Care Center/Step-Down/ICU-MW/SH-Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare • Fredericksburg, VA

3d • $39 - $54

About The Position

The Level I Novice Registered Nurse is an entry-level nurse who has graduated from an accredited nursing program and has no clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. The nurse is responsible for mastering the knowledge and skills necessary for competent Level II nursing practice within one year of beginning employment at Mary Washington Healthcare. Practice standards cover exemplary professional practice, structural empowerment, transformational leadership, and new knowledge, innovations, and improvement.

This position provides and coordinates nursing care using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork, supports patients and families through education and discharge planning, and communicates the plan of care with other healthcare team members. The nurse participates in operational, committee, and quality-improvement activities and provides input to unit leadership. The posting title identifies night-shift opportunities in the Critical Care Center, Step-Down, and ICU-MW/SH.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• No prior experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
• AHA ACLS Provider certification required within one year.
• NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including constant walking, standing, and use of arms and hands; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; lifting 35 pounds; pushing and pulling 20 pounds; reaching overhead; and working in confined spaces.
• Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
• Critical-thinking and analytical skills, ability to multitask, effective communication and collaboration, capacity to cope with difficult situations, and ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and work with potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel performing assigned or delegated tasks, using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Coordinate the involvement of patients, families, and health team members in patient care, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information with other healthcare team members.
• Assist Leadership in defining standards of excellence for patient care and participate in improving patient care services.
• Integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality-improvement activities.
• Participate in daily operational activities necessary for a safe patient and staff environment.
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
• Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees involved in formulating nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree