Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute General Medicine (4 Central)

About the role

On the Acute General Medicine Unit at UVA Health, you’ll deliver high-impact care to medically complex patients while practicing in a setting designed to support clinical excellence, teamwork, and sustainable nursing.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult patients with a broad spectrum of acute medical conditions, developing strong clinical judgment and cross-specialty knowledge.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment plans and optimize outcomes.
• Rely on a free-floating Charge Nurse on every shift, providing real-time support, guidance, and clinical leadership.
• Engage in critical thinking, prioritization, and rapid decision-making in a dynamic acute care environment.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
• Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs.
• May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Skills

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Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

Pay

The pay range for this role is $39.90 - $53.00 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Schedule

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