Spring 2027 Registered Nurse ICU Bridge Program
Purpose & Scope
Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.
About the Role
VHC Health’s ICU Bridge Program offers an exceptional opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses ready to transition into the fast-paced and rewarding world of critical care. This paid, full-time program provides a structured orientation that blends cohort-based classroom learning with 11 clinical orientation shifts alongside a dedicated preceptor, ensuring strong clinical support and confidence-building from day one. Nurses benefit from a collaborative ICU environment with a healthy mix of seasoned clinicians and small cohorts, fostering individualized mentorship and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Direct and indirect total nursing care of assigned patients
- Supervision of assigned personnel
- Knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to nursing care
- Interpretive skills, interactive and consultative associations, management, and supervisory skills
- Ability to retrieve, communicate, or present information in various formats
- Primary method of idea expression is through the spoken word
- Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills required
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Nursing required
- One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or, Compact State Licensure in Nursing required
- BLS certification required
Qualifications
- Knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to nursing care
- Interpretive skills, interactive and consultative associations, management, and supervisory skills
- Ability to retrieve, communicate, or present information in various formats
- Primary method of idea expression is through the spoken word
- Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills required
Skills
- Knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to nursing care
- Interpretive skills, interactive and consultative associations, management, and supervisory skills
- Ability to retrieve, communicate, or present information in various formats
- Primary method of idea expression is through the spoken word
- Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills required
Benefits
VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
Pay
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
Schedule
This is a paid, full-time program with 11 clinical orientation shifts alongside a dedicated preceptor.