Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency, 4A/Medical Surgical

About the Role

The registered professional nurse (RN) is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of assigned patients and the supervision of assigned personnel. This role requires knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. The RN must interpret policies, communicate effectively, and demonstrate management and supervisory skills. The ability to retrieve, present, and exchange information in written, auditory, or visual formats is essential, along with strong spoken, written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients.
• Supervise assigned personnel.
• Apply knowledge of department and hospital policies to deliver nursing care.
• Engage in frequent interactive and consultative associations with healthcare teams.
• Retrieve, communicate, and present patient information effectively.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (required).
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or Compact State Licensure in Nursing (required).
• BLS certification (required).
• New graduates or nurses new to a practice area have one year to complete specialty certifications (see below).

Specialty Certifications

• ACLS: Required for ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step Down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float Pool, GI Unit, and PACU.
• PALS: Required for PACU Pediatric Nurses and ED.
• NRP: Required for NICU, Mother Baby, and Labor and Delivery.
• De-escalation training: Required for BHU and ED.

ACLS or PALS certification may substitute for BLS if held, per American Heart Association Guidelines.

Benefits

VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Wellness and retirement benefits to support employees and their families.

Pay

The compensation for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting and may be adjusted based on business needs or market changes. Bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of applicable plans and may be modified at the discretion of VHC Health.