Registered Nurse; RN - Nerancy Neuro ICU; NNICU

About UVA Health

UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet‑recognized academic medical center and health system with a level‑1 trauma center. The 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute‑designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint spans 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The Neuro ICU is a 12‑bed critical care unit providing intensive management to patients with life‑threatening neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Cases include central nervous system tumors, complex spine surgery, acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, endovascular interventions, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular diseases, status epilepticus, and central nervous system infections.

We are seeking clinicians who consistently provide direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team to complex patients, manage care and implement treatment plans at a refined skill level, and seek feedback for improved clinical practice. The role assumes a beginning leadership role with mentorship.

Sign‑on bonus & relocation bonus are available for qualified candidates who commit to 12 months of work at UVA Health.

Time Type:
Full Time (36 hrs, 3 12‑hour shifts)

• Relationship Based Care – Self and Colleagues: reflect the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Relationship Based Care – Patients and Families: reflect the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Expert Caring: encompass clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care.
• Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: encompass professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognize the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable.
• Quality Achievement: include adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work.
• Innovation: be demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence‑based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.
• In addition to the above responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensure:
  Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

• Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequent traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 20‑50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Position Compensation Range: $39.90 – $53.00 hourly

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support
• Generous Paid Time Off

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.