Nursing
UNCONDITIONAL COMPASSION

United States
Join us to provide high-quality, compassionate
care for our patients and their families.

 

Exceptional care, without exception

At VCU Health, nursing is more than a profession. It’s a commitment to delivering high-quality,
compassionate care to every patient and their family. With our academic affiliations, Magnet accreditation
Beacon Awards for Excellence and clinical ladder of advancement opportunities, VCU Health
is an ideal place to turn your passion for nursing into a rewarding career.
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When RN Kevin Cox needed urgent surgery and his father was being treated for cancer, he gained a new appreciation
for the level of care we deliver at VCU Health. Hear his story.
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Uncommon Careers at VCU Health

That’s why building a strong culture is important to us - once you join the flock, we have many ways for you to get involved and bring your “whole self” to your role.
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Why nurses love VCU Health

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Advancement opportunities

We invest in the professional
development of our nurses. Our advancement opportunities include a clinical ladder with salary increases.
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Collaborative environment

Our entire team should be involved in decision-making. We provide a collaborative environment and follow a shared governance model.
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Academic affiliations

We are a leading academic medical center with strong affiliations with the VCU School of Nursing and the VCU School of Medicine.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

Top advantages for nurses

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Nursing residency program
Beacon Award for Excellence units
Nursing Shared Governance
Magnet accreditation
Average 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios
Specialty certification support
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it's the key to our success.

Our Nurse Residency Program

When you join us as a new grad, you will automatically be enrolled in our Nurse Residency Program. This comprehensive, evidence-based transition program is designed to prepare you to be a safe, competent, confident nursing professional. You will select from various practice settings and receive guidance from preceptors and subject matter experts. The program is open to graduates of a pre-licensure nursing program within the last 12 months.
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A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

Nursing specialties

As a member of the VCU Health team, you can advance your career in any of our many nursing specialties:
  • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Behavioral Health
  • Burn
  • Cardiology
  • Care Coordination
  • Clinical Excellence
  • Emergency Services
  • Medicine
  • Neurosurgical
  • Oncology
  • Pediatrics
  • Rapid Response
  • Stroke Services
  • Surgery
  • Transplant
  • Trauma
  • Womens Services
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A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

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In the words of our nurses

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Pick your gear

“Out of all the area hospitals, VCU Health is where I felt the most supported. Our CRNA team is amazing. There is a huge variety.”
Ashley Stigall
CRNA, Anesthesiology

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“Our team is complete with great nurses and preceptors who represent everything VCU stands for – excellent patient care, teamwork, and empathy for our patients and their families.”
Lynnette Zarinana-Ortega
LPN

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“As a nurse, a safe nurse-to-patient ratio is everything. I’m able to finish each shift with the peace of mind that I’ve provided the best care possible to patients.”
Karen Stewart
Supplemental Staffing RN
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

We welcome all levels of experience

We offer many different full-time nursing opportunities, with each role demonstrating unique clinical skills and knowledge. Our nursing positions have different requirements based on experience, education, and training.

Clinical Nurse I

less than 12 months RN Experience

Clinical Nurse II

>= 12 to 24 months RN Experience

Clinical Nurse III

>= 3 years of clinical experience

Clinical Nurse IV

>= 5 years of clinical experience

Clinical Nurse V

> 5 years of clinical experience
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it's the key to our success.
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Uncommon Careers at VCU Health

That’s why building a strong culture is important to us - once you join the flock, we have many ways for you to get involved and bring your “whole self” to your role.
Search Jobs