RN - Trauma Step Down

Full-time, Evening/Night shift at 1906 Belleview Ave SE, Roanoke (Req R162386). Sign-on bonus available.

About the role

20-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in trauma surgery patients, with four beds dedicated to an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and two beds equipped for chronic ventilator patients. The RN provides professional nursing care across all age groups, supporting patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized patient care and coordinates care delivery for patients of all ages
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimal outcomes
• Completes and documents age-specific assessments to support development of care plans
• Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans
• Administers treatments and medications accurately and documents care in electronic medical records
• Identifies and addresses patient and family education needs
• Participates in performance improvement and quality initiatives
• Advocates for patients and supports their rights and psychosocial needs
• Applies knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate care
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in dynamic and changing care environments
• Implements strategies to improve patient outcomes and resource utilization
• Serves as a role model and supports development of peers and team members
• Manages resources, prioritizes tasks, and adapts to changing patient care needs
• Supports orientation and training of new employees
• Uses problem-solving skills to address patient care and operational challenges
• Provides feedback and participates in shared decision-making activities
• Supports education activities within the department
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with regulatory and organizational standards

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required
• Experience: None required
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia required, or eligibility to obtain licensure required
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required; additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required based on assigned work area
• Keyboarding skills and computer literacy required, including use of electronic medical records
• For Behavioral Health roles: must demonstrate ability to safely manage disruptive or potentially violent patients

Pay

Compensation range: $33.52 – $50.28 per hour. Employee pay is based on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training