Registered Nurse; RN - Neurosurgery Trauma - Rotating

Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurosurgery Trauma - Rotating

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.

The Acute Neuroscience Trauma unit is the primary unit for neurology and neurosurgery patients—acute and progressive care. We are a Level I Trauma Center and Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence. The patient population we service consists of brain and spinal cord injuries, strokes, seizures, and a variety of movement disorders. Experienced RNs are encouraged to apply to this fast‑paced, high‑acuity unit where you will grow your knowledge in the care of patients with lumbar drains, stable ventilators, tracheostomies, complex wounds, and post‑operative care.

Our unit collaborates with other services to provide the safest, patient‑centered care. We have a highly engaged nurse resiliency team and amazing teamwork.

The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.

This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.

This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• Clinical I, II, III:
  Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment

• Clinical I, II, III:
  Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience Required

• Clinical I: N/A
• Clinical II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
• Clinical III: 3 years of clinical experience

Experience Preferred

• Clinical I:
  Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
• Clinical II, III:
  Academic Health Care Experience;
  Experience with similar patient population in an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/Training Required

• Clinical I, II, 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…