Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Rotating

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and conditions apply. At VCU Health, our mission is simple yet profound: to preserve and restore health for the most vulnerable among us. Nowhere is that mission more deeply felt than in our Newborn Intensive Care Unit, where every heartbeat, every breath, and every milestone represents hope for a family and a future for a child. As our NICU prepares for an expansion in early 2026, we invite compassionate, dedicated nurses to join a team whose work transforms lives from the very first moments. This growth allows us to expand access to advanced neonatal care, strengthen family-centered support, and continue setting the standard for excellence across the Commonwealth. Our Level IV, 40-bed NICU is the region’s largest single-family room unit, providing specialized care to premature and critically ill newborns requiring complex medical and surgical intervention. We care for more than 500 infants annually, including those transported through our Ground and Flight NICU Transport Program. Proudly recognized as the First Beacon Unit in the state of Virginia achieving GOLD distinction, our NICU reflects an unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. At VCU Health, you don’t just fill a role — you become part of a purpose. Our nurses walk alongside families during some of their most fragile and transformative moments, offering not only expert clinical care but comfort, reassurance, and strength when it matters most. You will work within a nationally recognized academic medical center where innovation, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care intersect. Whether you're launching your nursing career or bringing years of experience, our NICU offers a supportive environment where your voice matters and your impact is felt every single day. Every shift in our NICU represents the chance to protect a fragile life, empower a family, and build a future filled with possibility. As we expand, we are not just growing in size — we are growing in purpose, reach, and impact. If you are driven by compassion, excellence, and a calling to care for the tiniest fighters, we invite you to apply today and join our NICU team and become part of something truly extraordinary. The Newborn Intensive Care Unit at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is the area’s largest single family room NICU. This forty bed level IV NICU cares for all newborns born preterm or critically ill requiring surgical or medical management. The NICU cares for over 500 infants per year that are either born at VCU or transported in by our dedicated NICU Ground and Flight Transport Program. Recognized as the First Beacon Unit in the State of Virginia receiving the highest level of distinction, GOLD, this unit welcomes both new grads and experienced nurses. The Clinical Nurse I job Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
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.
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.
Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Prolonged standing
Prolonged sitting
Frequent bending
Walking (distance)
Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Strong recall
Reasoning
Problem solving
Hearing
Speak clearly
Write legibly
Reading
Logical thinking
Fast pace environment
Steady pace
Able to handle multiple priorities
Frequent and intense customer interactions
Noisy environment

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
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

Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
Serves as a role model in a clinical setting.