Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Pediatrics 12 - Rotating
Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.
Unit Overview Acute Care Pediatrics 12 is a 24‑bed pediatric unit. The staff care for patients from a variety of medical specialties including nephrology, neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, gastrology, and endocrinology. The unit also sees surgical specialties such as trauma, plastics, and general care surgery patients. The unit consists of a combination of general care and step‑down patients. Special to ACP 12 are the hematology/oncology, epilepsy monitoring, and bone marrow transplant populations. Additionally, some patients are monitored by telemetry in our general care and step‑down environments.
Clinical Nurse I Responsibilities
Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Clinical Nurse II Responsibilities
Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.
Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Clinical Nurse III Responsibilities
Demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.
Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
Experience Required
Clin I: N/A
Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience
Experience Preferred
Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
Education / Training Requirements
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing.
All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
Education / Training Preferred
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
Clin III: Certification in specialty area
Independent Actions Required
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.
Additional Position Requirements
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
Age Specific Groups Served
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)
Physical: Lifting 20‑50 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment
EEO Statement EEO Employer / Veteran / 41 CFR 60‑1.4.
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Unit Overview Acute Care Pediatrics 12 is a 24‑bed pediatric unit. The staff care for patients from a variety of medical specialties including nephrology, neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, gastrology, and endocrinology. The unit also sees surgical specialties such as trauma, plastics, and general care surgery patients. The unit consists of a combination of general care and step‑down patients. Special to ACP 12 are the hematology/oncology, epilepsy monitoring, and bone marrow transplant populations. Additionally, some patients are monitored by telemetry in our general care and step‑down environments.
Clinical Nurse I Responsibilities
Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Clinical Nurse II Responsibilities
Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.
Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Clinical Nurse III Responsibilities
Demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.
Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
Experience Required
Clin I: N/A
Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience
Experience Preferred
Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
Education / Training Requirements
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing.
All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
Education / Training Preferred
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
Clin III: Certification in specialty area
Independent Actions Required
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.
Additional Position Requirements
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
Age Specific Groups Served
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)
Physical: Lifting 20‑50 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment
EEO Statement EEO Employer / Veteran / 41 CFR 60‑1.4.
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