New Grad RN Residency Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Richmond, Virginia
Cardiology · Neurology
Posted Jul 15 · New grads welcomed
- Unit
- Stepdown
- Contract
- 52 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Orientation
- Residency program
- Term
- 52 weeks · Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $11/hr below the median
The median for Cardiology in Virginia is $43/hr, across 8 postings.
About this role
The HCA Healthcare Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident II Registered Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse. The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.
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Requirements
- State RN License
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
- No previous experience needed
- New graduate RN
- Entry level
- Rotating weekends
Benefits
- Hourly pay
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Behavioral health services
- Telemedicine services
- Free counseling and referral services
Place
- City
- Richmond, Virginia
- Median rent
- $1,372/mo
- Local household income
- $64,587/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% below the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 4 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 686
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Richmond area index 97.9, where 100 is the national average.
Richmond blends Civil War history with a growing arts scene and James River outdoor access. Virginia's capital offers a manageable pace, respected hospital systems, and neighborhoods like Carytown and the Fan District that give nurses a grounded, livable feel between shifts.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Henrico Doctors' Hospital is part of HCA Virginia, a division of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's largest healthcare networks. Located in Richmond's West End, the hospital has served the surrounding communities for over 40 years and spans five campuses.…
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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
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