Registered Nurse; RN - Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Intermediate Care Unit - Rotating

Registered Nurse (RN) - Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Intermediate Care Unit - Rotating

4 East is a 30‑bed all‑telemetry unit for post‑operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. The unit consists of 18 acute care beds and 12 intermediate care beds for patients requiring a higher level of care between the ICU and acute care.

We seek a capable clinician focused on expanding knowledge and skills while consistently providing effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing care, implementing treatment plans, collaborating with patients, families, physicians, and the health care team, seeking and providing feedback for clinical practice improvement, and beginning a leadership role under mentorship.

• Relationship‑Based Care: foster relationships with self, colleagues and patient/family to enhance patient experience.
• Relationship‑Based Care: support relationship impact on patient experience.
• Expert Caring: conduct clinical assessment, plan, prioritize, coordinate and implement care.
• Empowered Leaders: participate in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: pursue professional development, certification and external professional opportunities; support onboarding and precepting.
• Quality Achievement: adhere to documentation guidelines, understand outcomes data, engage in performance improvement activities, and follow standard work.
• Innovation: apply technology that supports patient care, implement evidence‑based practice and nursing research findings.
• Additional 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
:
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, traveling, bending/stooping, proficient communication, writing legibly, lifting/pushing/pulling 20–50 lbs, potential exposure to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

Position Compensation Range: $39.90–$53.00 per hour.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off;
  Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability;
  Retirement Savings
• Health Savings Plan and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet‑recognized academic medical center with a Level 1 trauma center. UVA Health University Medical Center was rated “High Performing” in five adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures in the 2023‑24 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide. UVA Health Children’s was named the best children’s hospital in Virginia. We have 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are invited to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.