VHC Health

Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) 

Apply today and speak with a recruiter about which unit you would like to work in!

Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital that has proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the best hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health was named a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital, holds a prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, and is a Level II Trauma Center committed to exceptional, patient-centered care.

At VHC Health, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and growth. You’ll work alongside highly skilled professionals in a supportive environment where your voice is heard, your contributions matter, and your career development is a priority. With state-of-the-art facilities, expanding specialty services, and strong community partnerships, VHC Health offers the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term career while making a real difference for patients and the community we serve.

Join our team of dedicated Registered Nurses at VHC Health, where you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover a supportive, fun culture where your voice matters. As a stand-alone hospital, we’re committed to excellence and fostering a team environment where growth and teamwork are not just encouraged but celebrated. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to see you bring your talents to our growing team. Explore an environment where your contributions make a difference every day!

Education:

· Bachelor's in Nursing Required

Experience:

· One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required

Certification/Licensure:

· Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or a Compact State Licensure in Nursing required

· BLS certification required

Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.

ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A,  Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU

PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED

NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery

De-escalation training: BHU, ED

Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description.

Pay & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.

• Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work

• Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!

• Paid Major Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Student Loan Repayment

• Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training

• Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible

• Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts

• Employee Wellness Benefits

• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family

• VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy

• VHC Retirement Program

• Workforce Enhancement Program

• Work/Life Discounts Program

• Free onsite parking

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Leave

• 401(k) + Match

• and much more!

Professional Development: VHC continues the proud tradition of promoting professional development of our bedside clinical caregivers. The data is clear, a nurse who obtains specialty certification have better patient outcomes than those who do not.  In addition, certification is a requirement to advance up the Clinical Pathway. Through Nurse Builders, we are able to offer more than 15 certification review courses. Courses include:

• Adult CCRN                       
• PCCN                                  
• CEN                                   
• CNOR
• CNRN                                   
• CPN &RN-BC                     
• Pediatric CCRN                 
• CPEN
• CPHON                               
• NCSN                                  
• C-ELBW
• RNC-NIC                             
• RNC-LRN                             
• RNC-MNN                        
• RNC-OB
• C-EFM                                  
• NPD                                      
• CMNL & NE-BC               
• CENP & NEA-BC

Apply today to connect with a recruiter! From there you can discuss unit preferences, compensation, benefits, career goals and hiring insights. We hope to work with you soon!

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