Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care - Staffing Resource Office (SRO) Float Pool - All Shifts

Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care - Staffing Resource Office (SRO) Float Pool - All Shifts

Step into a role where your adaptability, clinical breadth, and critical thinking are not just valued, but essential to delivering exceptional patient care across UVA Health's Acute Care continuum.

At UVA Health, we know that experienced nurses are looking for more than just a job. You are seeking challenge, professional growth, and meaningful impact. The Acute Care Staffing Resource Office Float Pool offers a unique opportunity to expand your clinical expertise across multiple specialties while contributing to a health system known for innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care.

The Role:

As a Registered Nurse in the Acute Care SRO Float Pool, you will move across a diverse portfolio of inpatient units, bringing your expertise where it is needed most. This is a highly dynamic, fast-paced role designed for nurses who thrive on variety, autonomy, and continuous learning.

In this position, you will:

• Provide direct patient care across multiple Acute General Medicine and specialty units

• Adapt quickly to different patient populations, workflows, and interdisciplinary team dynamics

• Deliver care aligned with evidence-based practice and UVA Health standards

• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Support staffing needs across high-demand areas, making a system-wide impact on patient care delivery

An average day may include:

• Starting your shift with a unit assignment that could vary day-to-day, offering continuous exposure to new clinical environments

• Assessing and managing patients with diverse diagnoses, acuity levels, and care plans

• Partnering with unit-based teams while bringing a fresh perspective and high level of clinical competence

• Navigating different workflows and patient populations, strengthening your adaptability and sharpening your clinical judgment

• Ending each shift with the satisfaction of knowing you contributed across multiple care settings

Areas to explore include:

• General Medicine

• Oncology and Stem Cell

• Acute Cardiology

• Cardiovascular Surgery

• Transplant

• Surgical Subspecialties

• Surgical and Trauma

• Psychiatric and Behavioral Health

• Orthopedics

• Neurology and Epilepsy

• Neurosurgery

This role is ideal for nurses who are energized by complexity, variety, and the opportunity to continuously expand their skillset.

Why UVA Health:

UVA Health is a nationally recognized academic medical center where clinical excellence, research, and education intersect to advance patient care. As part of this system, the SRO Float Pool plays a strategic role in ensuring high-quality care delivery across critical service lines.

In this role, you will benefit from:

• A Culture of Excellence: UVA Health is Magnet-recognized, reflecting a commitment to nursing excellence, professional development, and shared governance

• Academic Medicine Advantage: Work alongside leading clinicians and researchers in a system affiliated with the University of Virginia

• Unmatched Clinical Exposure: Unlike traditional unit-based roles, this position offers broad, cross-specialty experience typically gained over many years

• Professional Growth: Build a highly versatile clinical skillset that strengthens your career mobility and expertise

• System-Wide Impact: Your work directly supports patient care access and quality across multiple high-acuity departments

• Collaborative Environment: Engage with diverse teams and expand your professional network across the organization

• Stability with Variety: Enjoy the consistency of a full-time role with the intellectual stimulation of ever-changing clinical settings

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville:

Charlottesville offers a rare combination of vibrant culture and natural beauty, making it an ideal place for healthcare professionals seeking balance. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to hiking, outdoor recreation, and scenic wineries, while also offering a thriving food scene, historic charm, and a strong sense of community. With a lower cost of living than many metropolitan areas and a pace that supports both career growth and personal well-being, Charlottesville is a place where you can truly build both your career and your life.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.