Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Current Trauma Nursing Course Certification (TNCC) or equivalent
Current Basic Trauma Life Support Certification (BTLS) or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support Certification (PHLTS) or equivalent
Weight Restriction: maximum individual weight must be equal to or less than 235 lbs. in street clothes
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current RN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS HCP Certification
Current ACLS, PALS
Achieve and maintain a certification in Nursing (CFRN and or CCRN)
Achieve and maintain a certification in Transport Provider Advanced Transport Course (TPATC)
Achieve and maintain a certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Achieve and maintain the minimal of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification
Weight Restriction: maximum individual weight must be equal to or less than 235 lbs. in street clothes
Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of five (5) years of current experience as a Registered Nurse.
A minimum of (2) years as a Registered Nurse in an intensive care setting and/or previous flight Registered Nurse experience; or Four (4) years of flight Paramedic experience;
A minimum of 2, 000 hours as a Registered Nurse in an intensive care setting and two (2) years additional Registered Nurse experience
Previous experience in use of specific equipment used for patient care (e.g. monitor, infusion pumps, etc.)
Experience PREFERRED:
Experience with language skills appropriate for the setting (i.e. able to interpret flight-related reports, health-related documents, business reports)
Academic healthcare experience Previous experience in pre-hospital trauma care
Education/training REQUIRED:
Clinical Nurse II, 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:
Clinical Nurse II, III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Nursing from an accredited program
Clinical Nurse III: Certification in specialty
Independent action(s) required:
Understand TJC and VCUHS standards, policies and procedures.
Understand the LifeEvac Standards of Care and policies.
Document patient care effectively.
Function under direct and indirect medical control in hospital and pre-hospital setting.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements:
Required to work weekends and some holidays.
Rotating Shifts.
May be exposed to hazardous situations prior to and during transport
May be exposed to extreme weather conditions
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical Weight Restriction: maximum individual weight must be equal to or less than 235 lbs. in street clothes, Lifting greater than 80 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, Able to adapt to frequent change, Ability to remain calm and think clearly in a crisis
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All new graduates joining VCU Health participate in a new Graduate Residency Program coordinated through the Department of Education and Professional Development (EPD) in partnership with nurse managers and nurse clinicians.
Since 2004, in collaboration with the VCU School of Nursing, we have offered the Vizient and America Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program curriculum. This one-year program supports new graduates of baccalaureate and associate degree nursing programs. The Nurse Residency Program at VCU Health System – VCU Medical Center is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
Other nursing benefits include:
Enjoy the freedom and compensation of a traveling nurse assignment without the traveling! We’re seeking to fill multiple positions near you. Join our 12-week nursing assignment program.
As part of a 12-week temporary nurse assignment, you will enjoy a higher hourly pay than you would working full-time — and the benefits staffing agencies don’t offer.
Your 12-week assignment allows you the freedom to enjoy breaks throughout the year. And if you’re considering full-time employment, a 12-week assignment gives you the opportunity to see if our nursing practice and environment are right for you. If they are, you’re welcome to apply for full-time work or another 12-week assignment.
Here are some of the advantages that make us unique: