New Graduate RN – Cardiothoracic Surgery Progressive Care - Rotating
About The Position
Kickstart Your Nursing Career with Our 12-Month Nurse Residency Program! Are you a New Graduate Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? At VCU Health, all new graduate nurses are automatically enrolled in our VIZIENT Nurse Residency Program, a program designed to support your transition into practice and help you thrive in your first year. In collaboration with the VCU School of Nursing, this program focuses on developing clinical leadership, decision-making skills, and hands-on learning to ensure you’re ready to deliver exceptional patient care. Program Highlights: Monthly Resident Seminars for ongoing learning and development, Hands-on unit-based learning & skill development for real-world experience, Focus on developing clinical decision-making skills to enhance patient care, Completion of an evidence-based project to support best practices. With a proven track record of success, our Nurse Residency Program is the ideal foundation for your nursing career. Apply today and join a team that’s committed to your growth and success!
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
- Current RN licensure in Virginia
- AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
- 12 to 24 months RN experience
- 3 years of clinical experience
- Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
- Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
- Certification in specialty area
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.
Benefits
- $2,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by July 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
