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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hemodialysis - PRN

VCU Health System

Richmond, Virginia

The Clinical Nurse I job Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 24 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
All three shifts Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Unit and setting
Hemodialysis · Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) - Hemodialysis - PRN
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
Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) - Hemodialysis - PRNPRN

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 in nursing 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 Clin II Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
Experience
3 years of clinical experience for Clin III Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience

Preferred

Certification
Certification in specialty area for Clin 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
Experience
Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in acute care or applicable area 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.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 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
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. 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
Virginia PRN median is $41/hrVirginia PRN postings that state pay run $26/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $49/hr, across 306 postings. This posting's $35/hr to $58/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Sign-on bonus
$5,000
Bonus
$5,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply
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.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus

The role and schedule

Day to day
assist health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
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provide direction, education, and acquire leadership skills This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
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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.
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safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or 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.
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mobilize resources to meet individualized needs of patient/families This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
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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 role model in clinical setting This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
Day to day
follow documented physician/licensed independent provider orders Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
Day to day
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
work weekends Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Holidays
work holidays

The workplace

VCU Health System
Health system employer

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, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • 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?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Dialysis is open from year one. Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.

Original listing

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$5,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply

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 Dialysis: $34.65 - $51.97
  • Clinical Nurse II Dialysis: $36.38 - $54.58
  • Clinical Nurse III Dialysis: $37.45 - $58.05

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Rotating

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What's around it?

In Richmond, VA

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

See Richmond, VA

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