Position Title: Fall 2026 Registered Nurse ICU Bridge Program
Job Description
Summary Excel in Your Critical Care Career with VHC Health's ICU Bridge Program! Are you an RN looking to build your skills in critical care? VHC Health’s ICU Bridge Program offers an exceptional opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses ready to transition into the fast-paced and rewarding world of critical care. This paid, full-time program provides a structured orientation that blends cohort-based classroom learning with 1:1 clinical orientation shifts alongside a dedicated preceptor, ensuring strong clinical support and confidence-building from day one. Nurses benefit from a collaborative ICU environment with a healthy mix of seasoned clinicians and small cohorts, fostering individualized mentorship and professional development. The program also opens the door to long-term growth through advanced device training, our clinical ladder program (Pathways), precepting opportunities, and participation in hospital-wide committees—making it an ideal pathway for RNs looking to expand their skills and build a successful critical care career. Applications Reviewed on: August 28, 2026 Interviews on: September 8-9, 2026 Start Date: October 12, 2026 VHC Health® is an independent, not-for-profit, 548-bed health system serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area, anchored by a nationally recognized top teaching hospital. We deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using advanced technology. With a growing network of primary and specialty care locations, we make healthcare more accessible for our community. Consistently recognized as a leading health system in Virginia, VHC Health has earned numerous awards and proudly holds the Magnet® designation for nursing excellence.
Job Description
Purpose & Scope: Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.
Education
- Associate's in
- Nursing or
- Bachelor's in
- Nursing required
