Registered Nurse (RN) - Liver Care ICU - 12 Week Contract
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:2
- Magnet hospital
- Contract
- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open ICU nurse jobs in Virginia post a median of $51.47 an hour, the middle half $44.63–$53, across 129 jobs that state their pay. ICU nurses employed in Virginia earn a median of $45 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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VCU Health System in Richmond reported 737 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 27,757,549 hours worked: 5.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Unit Details
- Specialization: 15 bed ICU catering specifically to the Liver Transplant and Transplant Hepatology populations with critical care needs.
- Patient Care Ratios: Enjoy 1:1 and 1:2 nurse to patient ratios tailored to the complexity of patient assignments.
- Provider Coverage: Benefit from round-the-clock in-person provider coverage on the unit, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Growth: Our Liver Transplant program is thriving, with volumes increasing year after year. In 2023 alone, VCU Health completed an impressive 205 liver transplants!
Institution Highlights
- Academic Excellence: VCU Health is an Academic Teaching Facility, offering a dynamic environment for learning and professional growth.
- Magnet Designation: Join a Magnet Organization renowned for its commitment to nursing excellence and patient-centered care.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: As an Epic organization from an EHR standpoint, we provide the tools and resources needed to deliver high-quality care efficiently.
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Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Experience REQUIRED:
Clin I: N/A
Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience
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
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
Education/training REQUIRED:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates 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.
Education/training PREFERRED:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III: Certification in specialty area
Compensation Rate: $60.00
Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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VCU Health is Virginia Commonwealth University's academic health system, including the 820 (source: VCU College of Health Professions, VCU Health)-bed VCU Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Richmond plus community hospitals in South Hill and Tappahannock, Virginia. Source: VCU College of Health Professions, VCU Health
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