Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma & Surgical Subspecialties - 5 West
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works on 5 West, a 26-bed acute care unit caring for a diverse patient population across trauma, hepatobiliary, ENT, plastic surgery, and emergency general surgery. The role provides high-acuity, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, collaborative academic health system and includes exposure to postoperative surgical care, wound and drain management, feeding tubes, and complex medication therapies. The nurse performs assessments and continuous monitoring, administers medications, responds to changes in patient condition, collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team, carries out provider orders, coordinates admissions, discharges, and care transitions, and provides hands-on care and education to patients and families. Nurses also contribute to patient safety, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement. Schedule options include day shift (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) and night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM). Full-time work is 36 hours per week across three shifts; part-time work is 24 hours per week across two shifts. The hourly pay range is $39.90–$54.15, with individual compensation based on qualifications, experience, and/or education. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within five years of hire.
- One year of relevant experience.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuous monitoring in an acute care setting.
- Administer medications safely while managing evolving patient conditions.
- Recognize and respond to early signs of clinical deterioration.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and care teams to optimize outcomes.
- Execute provider orders and coordinate admissions, discharges, and care transitions.
- Provide hands-on patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living and education for patients and families.
- Contribute to teamwork, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.
- Participate in patient care decisions, problem-solving, and safety initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
- Certification and education support.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
