New Graduate RN – NICU - Rotating

**$2,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by October 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**

• Kickstart Your Nursing Career with Our 12-Month Nurse Residency Program!
• Are you a New Graduate Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? At VCU Health, all new graduate nurses are automatically enrolled in our VIZIENT Nurse Residency Program, a program designed to support your transition into practice and help you thrive in your first year. In collaboration with the VCU School of Nursing, this program focuses on developing clinical leadership, decision-making skills, and hands-on learning to ensure you’re ready to deliver exceptional patient care.

• Program Highlights:
• •Monthly Resident Seminars for ongoing learning and development
• •Hands-on unit-based learning & skill development for real-world experience
• •Focus on developing clinical decision-making skills to enhance patient care
• •Completion of an evidence-based project to support best practices

With a proven track record of success, our Nurse Residency Program is the ideal foundation for your nursing career. Apply today and join a team that’s committed to your growth and success!

• 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

• Independent action(s) required:
• 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.

• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

• Additional position requirements:
• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: 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.

• Age Specific groups served:
• As appropriate based on unit assignment.

• Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment

Compensation Ranges:

• Clinical Nurse I: $34.00 - $49.50
• Clinical Nurse II: $34.65 - $51.97
• Clinical Nurse III: $36.38 - $54.58

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Compensation Ranges:

• Clinical Nurse I: $34.00 - $49.50
• Clinical Nurse II: $34.65 - $51.97
• Clinical Nurse III: $36.38 - $54.58

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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