Registered Nurse (RN) - Stem Cell Transplant - Weekend Program

Step into the forefront of hematology-oncology innovation on the Stem Cell Unit at UVA Health. This 15-room intermediate care unit combines advanced therapies with a supportive, collaborative culture to deliver exceptional care to patients undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. From cutting-edge treatments to robust mentorship, this is where your career in oncology nursing can thrive.

Highlights:

• Patient Ratios: RN-to-patient ratios of 1:2 (day) and 1:3 (night), with free-floating charge nurse support on every shift.
• Professional Development: ONS Chemotherapy Certification, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant training, and reimbursement for national conferences and certifications.
• Flexibility & Growth: Self-scheduling, ongoing mentorship, and advancement through UVA Health’s Magnet-designated Clinical Career Ladder.
• Innovative Therapies: Hands-on experience with CAR-T products, novel immunotherapies, and DLI infusions.

Join us to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of oncology and transplant care, where your expertise and compassion will make a lasting impact.

This position is currently being filled for the night shift.

• Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care.
• Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable.
• Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work.
• Innovation: is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $39.90 - $53.00 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program, 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, and frequently bending/stooping/traveling, Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The Weekend Program offers a weekend only shift schedule with enhanced compensation. The Weekend Program is a 12 month commitment to work 48 scheduled weekends in a 12 month period beginning with first shift worked. Travel allowance is available for eligible employees travelling greater than 75 miles one way.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding 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 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.