Registered Nurse (RN) - Short Stay - Nights
Richmond, Virginia
The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Posted Sep 28 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights · all three shifts, rotating schedules Registered Nurse (RN) - Short Stay - Nights Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Unit and setting
- Short Stay · Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) - Short Stay - Nights
- License
- RN license Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact stateRN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Check your license
- License
- Current RN licensure in Virginia Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Check your license
- Certification
- AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
- Education
- Diploma or Associates Degree from an approved professional nursing program 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.
- Experience
- 12 to 24 months RN experience for Clinical Nurse II Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
- Experience
- 3 years of clinical experience for Clinical Nurse III Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience
Preferred
- Certification
- Certification in specialty area for Clinical Nurse III 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
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
- Experience
- Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in acute care or applicable area for Clinical Nurse I Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
- Experience
- Academic Health Care Experience 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
- Experience
- Experience with similar patient population in acute care or applicable area
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Richmond staff RN payRichmond staff RN postings that state pay run $32/hr to $40/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $35/hr, across 116 postings.
- Pay reviews
- Actual salary offers based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- assist health care team with illness/injury prevention, wellness maintenance, and comfort This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
- Day to day
- provide direction, education, and acquire leadership skills This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
- Day to day
- deliver and accurately document direct age-specific care This job 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.
- Day to day
- safely administer prescribed medications and identify incompatibilities/interactions This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
- Day to day
- recognize changes in patient situations and intervene appropriately This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
- Day to day
- mobilize resources to meet individualized needs of patients and families This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
- Day to day
- provide direction, education, and assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
- Day to day
- anticipate changes in patient situations and intervene appropriately This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
- Day to day
- provide direction, education, and serve as a clinical role model This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
- Charge
- organize work, delegate, and supervise RNs, LPNs, Care Partners, and Unit Secretaries 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.
- Weekends
- weekends required Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Holidays
- holidays required
The workplace
An academic system where new nurses land in a residency program by default and can climb a Clinical Nurse I–III ladder tied to pay. Charting runs on Epic, and schedules include 3x12s, nights, rotating, and a 32-hour weekend incentive track.
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job 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. This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job 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.
This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job 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. This job 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 REQUIRED
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 action(s) 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
Compensation Ranges
- Clinical Nurse I: $34.00 - $49.50
- Clinical Nurse II: $34.65 - $51.97
- Clinical Nurse III: $36.38 - $54.58
Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Compensation Ranges
- Clinical Nurse I: $34.00 - $49.50
- Clinical Nurse II: $34.65 - $51.97
- Clinical Nurse III: $36.38 - $54.58
Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
What's around it?
Richmond, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,372/mo
- Household income
- $64,587/yr, all local households, not nurse pay