What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Critical Care - Staffing Resource Office (SRO) Float Pool position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
Where critical careexpertisemeets flexibility, depth, and purpose.
Critical care nursing demands precision, resilience, and sound clinical judgment. At UVA Health, those qualities are not only recognized but intentionally cultivated. TheCritical Care Float Pool Registered Nurserole offers experienced ICU nurses the opportunity to practice across multiple high acuity environments whilemaintainingschedule flexibility and strong clinical support. This is a role for nurses who want to broaden their skill set, remain clinically sharp, and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes within a nationally respected academic medical center.
At UVA Health, float pool nurses are not peripheral resources. They are trusted clinical partners who bring experience, adaptability, and calm to complex care environments. Whether you are seeking full time consistency or part time balance, this role is structured to support both professional growth and sustainability in critical care practice.
The Role
As aCritical Care Float Pool RN, you will deliver advanced,evidence-basednursing care to critically ill adult patients across multiple intensive care units at UVA Health University Medical Center. This role is designed for nurses with a strong critical care foundation who value clinical variety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous learning.
In this role, you will:
Provide direct patient care to high acuity ICU patients, including those requiring advanced monitoring, ventilatory support, and vasoactive medications
Float between adult critical care units based on patient needs, staffing requirements, and your validated competencies
Collaborate closely with intensivists, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, and experienced ICU nursing teams
Apply strong assessment skills, clinical judgment, and prioritization in fast paced and complex situations
Support patients and families through critical illness with professionalism, clarity, and compassion
Opportunities for all shifts, full and part-time
What an average day may look like:
You may begin your shift in one ICUtoday andbe assigned to adifferent Critical Care unit tomorrow.You willintegratequicklyinto the care teams, managing complexpatientsand contributing meaningfully from the start. Throughout the shift, you will rely on your critical careexpertise, adaptability, and communication skills to deliver safe,high-qualitycare while navigating different unit workflows and patient populations. Each day brings variety,challenges, and the opportunity to strengthen your clinical range.
For nurses coming from a critical care background, this role offers structuredcross traininginmultiple critical care specialties, allowing you to expand yourexpertisewhileremaininggrounded in best practices and supported by experienced teams.
Why UVA Health
UVA Health is a Magnet recognized, world class academic health system where nursing practice is guided by evidence, collaboration, and professional governance. Critical care nurses at UVA Health practice in an environment that values clinical excellence, continuous learning, and shared decision making.
Why experienced critical care nurses choose UVA Health:
Magnet recognized nursing culture with a strong emphasis on shared governance and professional voice
One of only six Level One Trauma Centers in Virginia, caring for the most complex and critically ill patients in the region
Multiple critical care units recognized with AACN Beacon Awards for excellence in patient outcomes and work environment
A Critical Care Float Pool model that provides true schedule flexibility whilemaintainingstrong clinical standards and team support
Exposure to a broad range of critical care populations, technologies, and treatment modalities within a single academic medical center
Relocationassistancemay be available for qualified candidates.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville offers a rare balance for healthcare professionals who want meaningful work and a fulfilling life outside the hospital. Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to hiking, outdoor recreation, wineries, and scenic beauty. The city also offers a vibrant arts and food scene,a strong senseof community, and a cost of living thatremainsmore approachable than many major academic medical centers. For nurses and their families, Charlottesville is a place where professional intensity is balanced by space to recharge and connect.
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.
The pay range for this role is $ 41.05 - $ 54.15 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
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.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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