New Graduate RN – Liver Care ICU - Rotating
About The Position
VCU Health is hiring a New Graduate Registered Nurse for its Liver Care ICU. New graduate nurses are automatically enrolled in the 12-month VIZIENT Nurse Residency Program, developed in collaboration with the VCU School of Nursing to support the transition into practice and build clinical leadership, decision-making, and hands-on skills. The program includes monthly resident seminars, unit-based learning and skill development, and an evidence-based project. Nurses practice according to Virginia nursing regulations, the ANA Code of Ethics, national nursing practice standards, and VCU Health policies and procedures. They follow documented physician or licensed independent provider orders and may organize work, delegate assignments, and supervise other staff. Clinicians work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays; schedules may be adjusted to meet unit requirements. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for offers accepted by October 31, 2026, subject to terms and conditions.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in Virginia, or eligibility for Virginia licensure or licensure in a compact state.
- Diploma or associate degree from a professional nursing program recognized or approved by the applicable state Board of Nursing.
- For Clinical Nurse II: 12 to 24 months of RN experience.
- For Clinical Nurse III: 3 years of clinical experience.
- AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent is required for continued employment.
- Registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher must enroll in an approved RN-to-BSN program within two years of their start date and complete it within five years, unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
Nice To Haves
- For Clinical Nurse I: experience as an LPN, nursing assistant, or care partner in acute care or an area relevant to the practice.
- For Clinical Nurse II and III: academic health care experience and experience with a similar patient population in acute care or an area relevant to the practice.
- For Clinical Nurse I, II, and III: a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited program.
- For Clinical Nurse III: certification in the specialty area.
Responsibilities
- Follow documented physician or licensed independent provider orders.
- Practice within the regulations governing nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia and follow the ANA Code of Ethics, national nursing practice standards, and VCU Health policies and procedures.
- Organize work and delegate and supervise assignments carried out by RNs, LPNs, care partners, unit secretaries, and others, as applicable.
- Participate in the 12-month nurse residency program, including seminars, unit-based learning and skill development, and an evidence-based project.
- Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays; schedules may be adjusted to meet unit requirements.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by October 31, 2026, subject to terms and conditions.
- 12-month VIZIENT Nurse Residency Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
