Registered Nurse; RN - Medical ICU, MICU

About UVA Health

UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a Level 1 trauma center. UVA Health University Medical Center is rated “High Performing” in multiple adult specialties and conditions by the 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide. It is one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers and its Children’s Hospital is named the best children's hospital in Virginia.

The Medical ICU is a 28‑bed adult ICU that provides comprehensive interdisciplinary care to critically ill patients. Nurse‑to‑patient ratios are typically 1:2. The unit employs over 120 nurses with more than 750 years of combined experience. This position requires proficiency in ventilators, vasopressors, and intravascular monitoring, and it offers a team‑focused, patient‑centric environment.

• Relationship Based Care – Self and Colleagues
• Relationship Based Care – Patients and Families
• Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care.
• Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: engage in professional development, formal education and external learning opportunities; support onboarding and preceptorship as applicable.
• Quality Achievement: adhere to clinical documentation guidelines, understand outcomes data, engage in performance improvement activities and commit to standard work.
• Innovation: apply technologies that support patient care, seek to implement evidence‑based practice and develop new knowledge through nursing research.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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

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.

Starting base rate $39.90 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by qualifications, prior 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.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  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. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.