VCU Medical Center in downtown Richmond is the health hub of an amazing community. As the only academic medical center in the region, we offer access to the most advanced treatments and technologies in the area. Our physicians, nurses, and staff are committed to providing exceptional care. We are the only comprehensive Level I trauma center in Virginia verified in adult, pediatric, and burn trauma care.

From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest. We are inventing better care, one discovery at a time.

Supplemental Staffing has approximately 90 nurses in the float pool at any one time. Supplemental Staffing nurses are considered expert generalists; meaning they maintain proficiency in all core competencies within their cluster. SS nurses are classified into seven main clusters determined by competency: 1) Adult Acute/Progressive Care, 2) Adult Progressive/Critical Care, 3) Pediatrics, 4) Procedural Nursing, 5) Outpatient Oncology, 6) Research/Oncology/Medicine, 7) Emergency Department. VCUHS Supplemental Staffing is the only float pool to be award the Silver Beacon award.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Current RN Licensure in Virginia
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

• 5 years nursing experience required
• Minimum of one year experience in the position's specialty patient population or practice setting

Experience PREFERRED:

• Experience in staff education and professional development (orientation, preceptorship, in-services education, etc.)
• Academic health care experience

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program at the time of application and must be complete within 36 months of hire. Special consideration will be given for applicants enrolled in Baccalaureate to Doctoral programs who will not attain a Master’s degree and may require longer than 36 months to complete the terminal degree.

Education/training PREFERRED:

• Master's Degree in Nursing or a related field. If the master’s degree is not in Nursing, then it is required to have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Independent action(s) required:

• Has full authority and accountability for direction and leadership of program planning, guideline development, setting of practice standards within the confines of organizations/divisions/units mission, goals and objectives.
• Manages human, fiscal and other resources to ensure quality programs/processes/services with measurable positive outcomes.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

• Negotiable with immediate supervisor in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.

Additional position requirements:

• Will generally work day shift, but may require flexibility for special projects or to meet organization and staff needs.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs.

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, Able to adapt to frequent change

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We are a strong, passionate organization of more than 13,000 who take pride in caring for every person who comes through our doors. We lift each other up so we can provide the very best and safest care to those who need us most.