Registered Nurse (RN) - Liver Care ICU - 12 Week Contract

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse will work in a 15-bed Liver Care ICU specializing in care for liver transplant and transplant hepatology patients with critical care needs. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2, depending on assignment complexity, with in-person provider coverage available around the clock. The liver transplant program is growing and completed 205 transplants in 2023.

VCU Health is an academic teaching facility and Magnet-designated organization. It uses Epic as its electronic health record system. The position is offered as a 12-week contract, with compensation listed at $60.00; actual salary offers depend on relevant experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in Virginia, or eligibility for Virginia licensure or licensure in a compact state.
• For continued employment, current Virginia RN licensure and AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent are required.
• Clin I: No prior RN experience required.
• Clin II: 12 to 24 months of RN experience required.
• Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience required.
• Diploma or associate degree from a professional nursing program recognized or approved by the corresponding state Board of Nursing.
• 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

• Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant, or care partner in an acute care setting or an area applicable to the practice.
• Clin II and Clin III: Academic health care experience and experience with a similar patient population in an acute care setting or an area applicable to the practice.
• Clin I, Clin II, and Clin III: Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher from an accredited program.
• Clin III: Certification in a specialty area.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree