VCU Health·Richmond, Virginia
Coordinate comprehensive patient care from pre-operative intake through post-operative recovery within an outpatient orthopedic setting. Provide expert nursing care, administer medications, and educate patients and families on surgical procedures and wellness.
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Offers Accepted by May 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions Apply.
Our amazing team at the Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Clinic is looking for a motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join us! This is a unique and exciting opportunity to advance your career in a specialized role where you will coordinate care for patients from intake through surgery. You will work closely with the orthopedic surgery team, supporting surgeons across our Short Pump, Downtown, and Stony Point Clinics.
Coordinate patient care from pre-op through post-op, ensuring a seamless surgical experience.
Provide expert-level, age-specific nursing care based on medical orders and multidisciplinary treatment plans.
Accurately document patient care, assessments, and responses to treatment.
Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying potential interactions or incompatibilities.
Serve as an Orthopedic Surgery Support Nurse, offering specialized expertise in orthopedic patient care.
Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, recovery, and ongoing care.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote patient wellness and injury prevention.
If you’re passionate about orthopedic nursing and want to be part of an exceptional team, apply today! Justification
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.
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Clin I: N/A
Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience
Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
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.
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
Clin III: Certification in specialty area
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.
Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
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
Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.