Registered Nurse; RN Acute Neuroscience West

Provide high-impact, specialized care to patients navigating some of the most complex neurologic conditions in an environment built on clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous growth. On 6 West, every shift is an opportunity to directly influence recovery trajectories while supporting patients and families through critical moments in care.

This role places you in a 30-bed adult acute care Neuroscience unit where clinical skill, attention to detail, and collaboration come together to deliver meaningful outcomes. It is an ideal setting for nurses who are drawn to neurologic care and want to build deep expertise in a supportive, team-driven environment.

As an RN on 6 West, you will provide comprehensive, hands‑on nursing care to a diverse and complex neuroscience patient population. The pace is steady and clinically engaging, requiring strong assessment skills, the ability to prioritize effectively, and a commitment to patient‑centered care.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team across neurology, stroke, neurosurgery, and neuro‑trauma, contributing to a coordinated approach that supports patients from diagnosis through recovery.

• 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

This is a role that blends clinical complexity with human connection
, offering the chance to care for patients across a broad spectrum of neurologic conditions while working in a highly collaborative setting.

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

6 West is part of UVA Health’s broader neuroscience program, offering nurses the opportunity to work within a highly coordinated system dedicated to neurologic care. The unit combines acute care complexity with a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional growth, and quality outcomes.

UVA Health provides a practice environment where nurses are supported in delivering excellent care while advancing their clinical and professional skills.

• A 30-bed specialized acute care Neuroscience unit focused on delivering high-quality care for patients with a wide range of neurologic diagnoses
• Exposure to diverse and complex patient populations including neurology, stroke, neurosurgery, and neuro‑trauma, enhancing clinical breadth and expertise
• A unit culture rooted in team collaboration and shared governance, where nurses actively contribute to care decisions and unit initiatives
• Strong emphasis on quality improvement and evidence-based practice, with opportunities to participate in initiatives that directly impact patient outcomes
• A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and career advancement, including access to continuing education, specialty training, and conferences
• Participation in the UVA Health Clinical Career Ladder, recognizing and rewarding clinical excellence, leadership, and professional contributions
• A workplace culture where colleagues build meaningful connections and support one another, creating a team dynamic that feels both collaborative and close‑knit
• The opportunity to provide care that is both clinically challenging and deeply rewarding, from witnessing recovery progress to supporting patients and families during critical moments
• Backed by a Magnet‑recognized health system and academic medical center, offering access to advanced resources, research, and interdisciplinary expertise

Relocation assistance may be available…