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Registered Nurse - Pulmonary - Full Time - Third Shift

Valley Health

Winchester, Virginia

$34–$48.87/hr

About $71k–$102k/yr

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RNHealthcare OccupationsPatient Care Nursing OccupationsNursing OccupationsRegistered Nurses

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 2026

What this might mean for you

Valley Health is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the posting states

Shift
Nights

About this role

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As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible. Department PULMONARY CARE - 206142 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Third Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $34.00 - $48.87 Job Description The registered professional nurse is responsible for utilizing job skills to effectively carry out the nursing process: including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, documentation and time management. They responsible for quality communication, teamwork and leadership/professionalism. Also directs, coordinates and implements patient teaching, quality/safety initiatives, and activities of other health team personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. A Registered Nurse II (RN II) is responsible for the care of the population they are assigned. A RN II is required to complete yearly mandatory competencies, any unit specific competencies that are identified by the Director/Designee as it relates to the patient population of their unit as well as completion of the Professional Practice Ladder requirements which include: Assuming responsibility as Charge Nurse, PI Activity and department initiatives, communicates and shares information to Director/Designee and co-workers from unit or hospital committee, a Valley Health paid Education/Seminar/Conference workshop or Nursing Article. Portfolio is current and submitted to Director/Designee annually by March 1st. Routinely solicits and validates patient/family satisfaction, participates in peer review for unit and develops bulletin board or poster that provides educational information to staff/patients/family members. Education Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) is required. Bachelors Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Experience Advancement to this level requires a minimum of 1872 full-time or part-time hours (936 if hold BSN) of RN experience and completion of a performance evaluation. Certification & Licensures RN license required. Based on the primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia and West Virginia Boards of Nursing regulations, the candidate must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state of work assignment (Virginia and/or West Virginia) with either: A multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC); or A single-state license valid in the applicable state of work assignment (Virginia or West Virginia only). BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation. Relevant Specialty Certification is preferred. Qualifications Meets all requirements of a RN I. Competent to provide care based on the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development. Competent to provide care using the nursing process. Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital. Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .

Skills for this role

Patient CareCharge Nurse

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • rn license
  • Compact/NLC
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Patient treatment planning
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Posters
  • Wellness program
  • Health savings account

About the employer

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Valley Health
Community Hospital

You are looking at Valley Health in Winchester, Virginia—a multi-site system that stretches across Virginia and West Virginia with hospitals, urgent care, primary care, imaging, lab, rehab, specialty, and behavioral health. Full-time EmPath RN roles post with shifts that vary,…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Nurse Residency auto-enrolls eligible RN-1 hires with no separate application
  • One-on-one preceptor support plus NRP facilitator and clinical educators
  • RN II ladder with clear charge, PI, education, and portfolio expectations

What reviewers flag

  • Weak transparency and communication between senior leaders and front-line managers
  • Some staff report favoritism and limited promotions blocking long-term growth
  • Heavy expectations can spill into personal time in tougher roles
caringpeer connectioncommunity-focusedpreceptor-supportedladder-drivenmulti-site

Living in Winchester, VA

Nestled in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, Winchester blends small-town charm with rich Civil War history and nearby apple orchard country. Outdoorsy nurses will appreciate the Blue Ridge backdrop, while the historic Old Town district offers local dining and weekend strolls. A quieter pace within reach of D.C. and Northern Virginia.

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Metro price level · Winchester area
96.5
3% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,315/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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