Registered Nurse; RN Supplemental Staffing Float Pool - ICU​/Progressive Care - Nights

VCU Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Supplemental Staffing Float Pool - ICU/Progressive Care - Nights. The flex pool provides support across VCU Health System inpatient units, including adults and/or pediatrics, and to procedural areas, Perioperative services, and other specialties within VCUHS. RNs float to multiple units 24/7; reassignment may occur in 4-hour blocks. This role may include opportunities to float to other VCUHS facilities.

A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for offers accepted by November 30, 2025 (terms and conditions apply).

• Float to multiple units and areas within the VCU Health System (VCUHS), including inpatient units for adults and/or pediatrics, with 24/7 support. Reassignment may occur in 4-hour blocks; there may be opportunities to float to other VCUHS facilities.
• The Clinical Nurse II scope includes mastering clinical skills and applying knowledge to a specific patient population, assisting the health care team with prevention of illness, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort; recognizing changes in patient situations and intervening appropriately; mobilizing resources to meet the individualized needs of patients/families; providing direction, education, and leadership at the unit level; delivering and documenting direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care;
  
  safely administering medications with attention to interactions.
• The Clinical Nurse III scope demonstrates higher-level clinical knowledge and leadership: anticipates changes in patient situations, serves as a role model, directs education, and contributes to multidisciplinary care planning; delivers and documents direct, age-specific care per orders and plan of care; safely administers medications and monitors for interactions.
• Other related responsibilities include ensuring care aligns with unit standards, promoting patient/family engagement, and collaborating with the health care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educational and professional development expectations as described (see Qualifications).

• Education/training
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  Clin II, Clin III Diploma or an Associate Degree in Nursing from a program recognized and/or approved by the state Board of Nursing.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing must enroll in an approved RN-to-BSN program within two years of start date and complete the program within five years, unless grandfathered.
• Education/training PREFERRED:
  Bachelor's degree in Nursing;
  Clin III:
  Certification in specialty area.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
• Experience
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience;
  Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience; academic health care experience; experience with a similar patient population in an acute care setting or applicable area of practice.
• Other
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Follows physician/licensed independent provider orders; practices within Virginia nursing regulations; adheres to ANA Code of Ethics and national nursing practice standards; follows VCUHS policies; works all shifts, weekends and holidays; individual shift rotation and schedules coordinated with the Nurse Manager/Practice Manager; schedules may be adjusted to meet unit requirements.
• Age-specific groups served:
  As appropriate based on unit assignment.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Lifting 0-50 lbs; exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances; activities include prolonged standing/sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching; mental/sensory abilities include recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, writing legibly, reading, and logical thinking; emotional tolerance for fast-paced environments and high-priority interactions.
• Work environment:
  Clinicians work varied shifts and rotate; schedules established with Nurse Manager/Practice Manager; availability to rotate as needed to meet unit requirements.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

Commitment to nursing practice remains aligned with policy and ethics; the role requires adherence to Virginia regulations and professional standards.