Registered Nurse Floater- Critical Care

Registered Nurse Floater- Critical CareFull-time - Nights$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidatesAt UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health's community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team's talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people's lives every day.Job SummaryRegistered Nurse Floaters are responsible for providing continuous quality patient care in a variety of settings. The Float Pool RN is part of a resource team that is assigned to varying units during their shift to ensure that patient care needs are met. These RNs possess the skills, competency, and qualifications, as well as a requirement to work in several different clinical areas. This group shall be known as the Float Pool. These employees are a part of Patient Care Services. There are three RN teams in the float Pool, RN Team 1, Specialty Track/ CCU, RN Team 2, Inpatient Acute, and RN Team 3, Women' Services.QualificationsEducation: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree preferred - BSN preferred.Experience: Team 1 (Specialty/CCU): Minimum of 2 years in critical care or ED setting required. Team 2 (Inpatient Acute): Minimum of 1 year general medical surgical/telemetry experience required. Team 3 (Women's Services): Minimum of 2 years in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, or NICU required. All teams require Cardiac Dysrhythmia test or successful completion of the Cardiac Dysrhythmia course within 6 months of hire. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.Licensure: Current compact RN licensure in applicable state required.Additional Skills/Requirements Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NVCI.Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Specialty Certification, Chemo Certification, Triage Course, NRP.CompetenciesPatient Care: Acts with patient advocacy when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.Communication: Consistently utilizes appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care.Teamwork: Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers to provide efficient treatment of patients.Medical Knowledge: Demonstrates medical skills to provide required patient care.The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.Physical DemandsPhysical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.OtherMay require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:On call responsibilities as directed:Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:The base compensation for this role is $55.00 Hourly