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, II, and III jobs integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Each level assists the healthcare team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. They provide direction, education, and begin to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. They deliver and accurately document direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

They safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Clinical Nurse II demonstrates mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population, recognizing changes in patient situations and intervening appropriately, mobilizing resources, and assuming leadership responsibilities.
Clinical Nurse III demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and serves as a role model, anticipating changes in patient situations, and providing advanced guidance at the clinical level.

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

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

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

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

• Required:
  
  Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
  Diploma or Associate’s 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 start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

• Preferred:
  Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
  Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
• Preferred:
  Clin III:
  Certification in specialty area

• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
• Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
• All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
  Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN’s, LPN’s, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
  Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with…