About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare (Hospital — Graduate Nursing Program).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an emergency department (ED) role for a new graduate Registered Nurse (RN) participating in a structured transition-to-practice/residency program. In your first year you will work with preceptors and experienced staff to build assessment, documentation, medication administration, and prioritization skills while progressing toward full independent practice.

• Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care in the Emergency Department under preceptor supervision.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments safely; escalate concerns promptly.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
• Participate fully in the nurse residency, onboarding, and competency validation program.
• Accept progressively greater patient complexity and autonomy as competencies are validated.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Follow safety, infection-control, and DNV/CMS standards at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Schedule & Location

• Primary location: Charlottesville, VA (on-site at our client’s hospital).
• Shift: Third shift / nights — typical hours 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (three 12-hour shifts).
• Required call: Full-time nurses: 16 hours per 6 weeks; Part-time nurses: 12 hours per 6 weeks.

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Who We’re Looking For — Minimum Qualifications

• Active RN license required upon hire (state RN license).
• Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
• Experience: Entry-level — 0 to 1 year of nursing experience; clinical rotations completed during nursing school expected.
• Core competencies: foundational nursing knowledge, developing clinical judgment, electronic health record proficiency, safe medication administration, strong communication, time management, and openness to coaching and competency validation.

Preferred: Applicants who have completed NCLEX prior to March 2027 (new graduate cohort expected to begin early 2027).

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Compensation

• Base pay range (visible): $36.00 per hour (posted range for full‑time).
• Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses.
• Sign-on bonus: up to $7,500 available for qualified candidates.

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Benefits & Perks

We provide market-competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off, sick leave, paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Tuition assistance and education benefits; student debt pay-down programs
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Free employee parking and on-site gym (at facility)
• Emergency backup care, legal resources, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits
• Opportunity to earn annual discretionary bonus if eligible

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About the Team & Facility

This role supports an active Emergency Department at a Magnet-designated, full-service hospital in Charlottesville. The ED sees a high daily patient volume and emphasizes teamwork, patient-first care, and ongoing clinical development. The residency program and supportive unit culture are designed to accelerate competency, confidence, and long-term career success.

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Keywords & Role Tags

ED RN, Emergency Nurse, New Graduate RN, RN Residency, NCLEX, Night Shift RN, Emergency Department Nursing, Charlottesville VA

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Notes & Legal

This posting reflects the job details provided by Confidential Client. Employment offers are contingent on verification of credentials and successful completion of any required background or health screenings. Careertakes supports inclusive hiring and will provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process upon request.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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