Registered Nurse, Medical Stroke

VHC Health•Arlington, VA

9d•$44 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Stroke Unit (6A) is a 21-bed unit with all private rooms dedicated to caring for adult patients with acute and complex stroke-related conditions. This high-performing team recently achieved Certified Primary Stroke Center designation from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and Advanced Primary Stroke Center recognition from The Joint Commission, reflecting a strong commitment to clinical excellence and patient outcomes. Nurses on this unit gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while being supported by engaged leadership that prioritizes teamwork, work-life balance, and professional growth. With self-scheduling and meaningful opportunities to develop your skills, 6A is an ideal unit for nurses looking to grow, feel supported, and make a real impact in stroke care. VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. Recent accomplishments include recognition by Newsweek as a 2025 "World's Best Hospital" and VHC becoming the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health. VHC Health is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At VHC Health, we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients and that is made clear with our recent accomplishments!

Requirements

Bachelor's in Nursing Required
One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or, Compact State Licensure in Nursing required
BLS certification required
ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU
PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED
NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery
De-escalation training: BHU, ED

Nice To Haves

New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.

Responsibilities

Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients.
The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel.
The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care.
Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position.
The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential.
The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word.
Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.