Registered Nurse; RN Acute Neuroscience West

Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Neuroscience 6 West

$39.90 - $53.00 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits include vision insurance, paid time off, relocation assistance, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability, retirement savings, Health Savings Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, certification and education support, and generous paid time off.

• Perform detailed patient assessments, interventions, education, and care coordination for patients on an acute neuroscience floor
• Care for patients with a wide range of neurologic conditions including brain tumors, hydrocephalus, stroke, multiple sclerosis, seizures, traumatic brain injury (TBI), headaches, and other neurological disorders
• Collaborate with neurology, stroke, neurosurgery, and neuro‑trauma teams to implement and adjust individualized care plans
• Monitor for changes in neurologic status and respond with timely clinical interventions and escalation when needed
• Support patients and families through both recovery and end‑of‑life care, delivering compassionate, patient‑centered communication
• Contribute to a unit culture focused on teamwork, shared accountability, and clinical excellence

• Full time: 3–12 hour shifts
• Part‑time: 2–12 hour shifts

6 West is a 30‑bed adult acute care Neuroscience unit that focuses on delivering high‑quality care for patients with a wide range of neurologic diagnoses. The environment emphasizes strong teamwork, shared governance, evidence‑based practice, and professional growth opportunities such as the UVA Health Clinical Career Ladder.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited nursing program. 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, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Requires proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, long‑term and short‑term disability, retirement savings
• Health savings plan 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.