Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Transition Unit
Charlottesville, Virginia
Health system employer
Critical & Intensive Care · Cardiology
Posted Jun 24
- Unit
- Stepdown
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Floating required
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- About the median
The median for Cardiac in Virginia is $47/hr, across 8 postings.
About this role
A highly versatile cardiac nursing opportunity designed for clinicians who want to expand beyond a traditional, single-unit role. This position plays a critical role in supporting patients across key transition points in their cardiac care journey, contributing directly to procedural success, recovery outcomes, and continuity of care.
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Bachelor of Science
- 1 year acute care experience
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Experience with cardiac care patients
- Cardiovascular post-procedure care
- Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible spending account
- Relocation assistance
- Career development plan
Place
- City
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Median rent
- $1,540/mo
- Local household income
- $74,824/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Charlottesville area index 99.1, where 100 is the national average.
Charlottesville is a charming Central Virginia city nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Home to the University of Virginia, it blends collegiate energy with historic character. The Downtown Mall pedestrian promenade offers shops, dining, and community events, making it an inviting locale for nurses seeking a mid-size city with natural beauty and cultural appeal.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
UVA Health is an integrated health system based in Charlottesville, Virginia, centered around a world-class academic medical center. The system includes a Level 1 trauma center, a Level IV NICU, the first NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Virginia, and UVA…
On your path
Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
