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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Rappahannock General Hospital

Bon Secours

Kilmarnock, VA

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus
Unit
ER

Posted Jul 29

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Practice
Epic charting
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Below most VA staff postings

VA staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $48/hr, across 450 postings.

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

About this role

Rappahannock General Hospital

***THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A BONUS UP TO $10K FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE! Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses

Bon Secours

About Us

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (ER) – Rappahannock General Hospital

Job

Summary

The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs

Implementing clinical nursing interventions

Having a highly diverse skillset

Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes

Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes

Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments

Provides care to a broad spectrum of patients ranging from short-stay to trauma

Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Education

Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)

Experience

One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experienced preferred, not required

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

Range

Minimum: $34.33 Maximum: $54.93

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Patient care outcome improvement
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Patient resource coordination
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  • Health savings account
  • RN License
  • PALS Certification

Benefits

  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Flexible spending account
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  • 403(b)
  • Disability insurance

Place

City
Kilmarnock, VA
State price level
1% above the national average

Virginia index 101.1, where 100 is the national average.

Kilmarnock sits in Virginia's Northern Neck, a peninsula between the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers. This small Chesapeake Bay-region town offers a quiet, coastal-rural pace with local shops and waterfront access nearby — ideal for nurses seeking small-town living within reach of outdoor recreation.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

How this role fits you

On your path

Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. The windows matter.

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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