Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
VCU Medical Center
Richmond, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) - Comprehensive Liver Care ICU - Rotating

$25,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by December 31, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply Are you ready to be a part of something groundbreaking? Join our team at VCU Health as we prepare to launch our brand new Comprehensive Liver Care Unit - ICU in April 2025! We're gearing up for this milestone by recruiting and onboarding top talent to ensure a seamless transition. Unit Details: * Specialization: 15 bed ICU catering specifically to the Liver Transplant and Transplant Hepatology populations with critical care needs. * Patient Care Ratios: Enjoy 1:1 and 1:2 nurse to patient ratios tailored to the complexity of patient assignments. * Provider Coverage: Benefit from round-the-clock in-person provider coverage on the unit, ensuring optimal patient care. * Growth: Our Liver Transplant program is thriving, with volumes increasing year after year. In 2023 alone, VCU Health completed an impressive 205 liver transplants! Institution Highlights: * Academic Excellence: VCU Health is an Academic Teaching Facility, offering a dynamic environment for learning and professional growth. * Magnet Designation: Join a Magnet Organization renowned for its commitment to nursing excellence and patient-centered care. * Cutting-Edge Technology: As an Epic organization from an EHR standpoint, we provide the tools and resources needed to deliver high-quality care efficiently. Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become a part of our innovative team dedicated to transforming healthcare! Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED: Clin I: N/A Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience Experience PREFERRED: Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Education/training REQUIRED: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: 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. Education/training PREFERRED: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III: Certification in specialty area Varies by Need (United States of America) EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.