Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit - Rotating
 Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems | |
 United States, Virginia, Richmond | |
 Nov 30, 2025 | |
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**$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**
Medical Surgical Care Unit is a 28-bed unit, all telemetry capable with 8-10 progressive care beds that is focused on caring for the adult medical and The Medical-Surgical Care Unit is a 28-bed telemetry capable unit with the capacity for 9-10 stepdown ICU beds. The MSCU is focused on caring for the adult population experiencing both chronic and acute illnesses with complex comorbidities and diverse social needs. The unit is fast paced, and works with a diverse background of nurses, physicians, team members, and patients. We foster a unit culture that empowers our new and experienced nurses to provide compassionate, holistic care and challenge themselves professionally. We use a Shared Governance model to drive changes in practice, encouraging all levels of team members to be part of the decision-making process. We place an emphasis on work-life balance and use AACN's Healthy Work Environment standards to guide our team. The Medical-Surgical Care Unit prides itself on having a high reliability team that uses evidence-based practice to guide excellent patient care. We strive for zero harm to patients, and hope that each patient leaves our unit feeling empowered to manage their disease, diagnosis, or treatment out in the community. The MSCU has achieved two Gold Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). The leadership team takes a shared vision approach to ensure we meet the physical and emotional needs of our team members and patients. The MSCU also strives to foster collegial relationships between a multidisciplinary team of physicians, care coordinators, nutrition, physical and occupational therapy, environmental services, etc. in effort to create a nurturing, caring, holistic environment for all patients. 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: EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. | |