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Encompass Health·Petersburg, Virginia
Registered Nurse · $35 - $52/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 40 posted nursing roles in Petersburg, Virginia rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 2% above the Petersburg, Virginia median for nursing roles.
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, assesses patient needs, and develops individualized care plans. They also supervise support staff and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to report changes in patient conditions.
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to inpatients. This position assesses patients and creates a plan of care that is individualized and is reflective of each patient's needs and goals. The Registered Nurse supervises activities of care, treatment and services of patient provided by LPN/LVNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift. This position communicates information with the interdisciplinary team and reports patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.
Jobcode: 101644 Now Hiring for Full-time for Day Shift and Night Shift
We love working with new grads
Full time Hourly range $35.00/hour - $52.29 / hour
Compensation will be determined based on years of experience and applicable certifications. This position also includes generous shift differentials for Nights and Weekends.
Encompass Health: Where Nursing Meets Heart, Home, and Healing
Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations.
BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
CRRN certification preferred.
Machines,
Equipment
Used:
General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.
Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Physical
Requirements:
Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.
Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
Skills and
Abilities:
Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.
Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.
Environmental
Conditions:
Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.
Handicapped accessible.
May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or
Productivity
Standards:
Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.
Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
Candidates must hold a current RN license and BLS certification, with ACLS and CRRN certifications preferred. The role requires the physical ability to lift and reposition patients and the capacity to work in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Market context
In Virginia, Registered Nurse openings commonly draw candidates with current RN licensure, CPR certification, and basic EKG interpretation skills, especially when the role serves acutely ill patients. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both clinical readiness and familiarity with fast-paced care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your experience with acute care and EKGs in your application.