Registered Nurse; RN - Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU; TCV ICU), Wage

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UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet‑recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 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 University Medical Center is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our 20‑bed Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU (TCV ICU). The ICU serves patients who undergo cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures such as CABG, valve replacement/repair, heart transplantation, and lung transplantation, as well as those requiring mechanical circulatory support devices and ECMO. Nurses care for patients who recover in the TCV ICU post‑operatively, where they stay for a minimum of 24 hours or longer as needed to wean ventilatory support and vasoactive infusions.

• 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.
• Quality Achievement: adhere to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehend outcomes data, engage in performance improvement activities and commit to standard work.
• Innovation: demonstrate application of technologies that support patient care, actively seek to implement evidence‑based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.
• 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/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communication, 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.

The starting base rate for this role is $39.90 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Background checks and pre‑employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety‑sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

J0431 – Registered Nurse-UB Pool

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