30 intensive care unit jobs found in Charlottesville, VA

UOVUNIUSR0068562EXTERNALENUS This is your moment to join the team at one of the nation’s premier academic health systems and the #1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia, as recognized in 2025 by U.S. News and World Report, as well as # 26 Best Hospital for Neonatology. Our hospital is a nationally acclaimed pediatric academic center, offering advanced specialty and surgical care services for children and their families. We are seeking experienced nurses to join our Magnet-recognized Academic Medical Center, dedicated to providing exceptional care and fostering innovation in healthcare. The Assistant Nurse manager is a transformational leader responsible for supporting the Nurse Manager in administrative duties of the unit, especially during off shifts. The Assistant Nurse Manager will provide leadership by collaborating with members of the health care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Participates in organizational and unit based...

UOVUNIUSR0085966EXTERNALENUS Care at the earliest and most critical moments of life demands clinical precision, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to excellence . This NICU RN role at UVA Health offers the opportunity to practice at the highest level within a nationally recognized pediatric and academic care environment. As a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, you will deliver specialized, evidence-based care to high-acuity newborns while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for the most vulnerable patients. This role blends advanced clinical practice with teaching, innovation, and compassionate family-centered care. The Role In UVA Health’s 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit , you will practice in a dynamic, high-acuity environment where critical thinking and collaboration are essential. As part of a leading academic medical center, you will care for neonates requiring complex medical and surgical...

UOVUNIUSR0087493EXTERNALENUS Capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process. ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing: Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. This job description integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of...

UOVUNIUSR0087626EXTERNALENUS Join UVA Health’s Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU and practice at the sharp  edge of cardiovascular critical care , where expert nursing, advanced therapies, and life-changing surgical recovery come together. This is an opportunity for an experienced RN to grow into a highly skilled cardiovascular critical care clinician while caring for some of the most complex patients in the health system.    In the TCV ICU, you will support adults recovering from complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery, including CABG, valve repair and replacement, heart and lung transplantation, esophagectomies, aortic dissections, aneurysm repairs, and advanced mechanical circulatory support. This is a high-acuity, fast-paced environment where  clinical judgment, teamwork, adaptability, and compassionate communication  are essential to exceptional patient and family care.    The Role   As a Registered Nurse in the Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU, you will  provide...

UOVUNIUSR0087527EXTERNALENUS Join a health system where clinical excellence, innovation, and professional growth come together to create extraordinary opportunities for nurses . Th is Critical Care Units posting connect s experienced and aspiring RNs with a diverse range of high-acuity and specialty care teams across UVA Health, allowing you to explore opportunities that align with your interests, expertise , and long-term career goals.     At UVA Health, nurses are valued as essential members of an interdisciplinary care team and play a vital role in advancing patient outcomes. Whether your passion is critical care, intermediate care, emergency response, vascular access, or specialty renal services, this opportunity offers access to some of the most dynamic nursing environments in academic medicine.     The Role   As a Registered Nurse within our Critical Care & Specialty Care Nursing Pipeline, you will have the...

UOVUNIUSR0084217EXTERNALENUS Bring your clinical expertise to a setting where every moment matters for mothers, newborns, and families . As a Labor and Delivery RN at UVA Health, you play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care during one of life’s most critical and meaningful experiences. In this role, you will join a highly collaborative Women’s Services team within a nationally recognized academic medical center. You will care for a diverse patient population, applying evidence-based practice and advanced clinical skills in a supportive, innovation-driven environment. The Role As a Labor and Delivery RN, you will practice in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment where adaptability, clinical judgment, and teamwork are essential. You will partner closely with obstetricians, midwives, neonatologists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for mothers and newborns. What you can expect in your day-to-day practice:...

UOVUNIUSR0076679EXTERNALENUS Registered Nurse (RN) Mother Baby / Antepartum Full-Time R0076679 Join a high-performing Women’s Services team where clinical excellence, compassionate care, and academic medicine converge to support mothers and newborns at one of Virginia’s most respected health systems. This role plays a vital part in shaping patient outcomes during some of life’s most meaningful and complex moments. As a Registered Nurse in Mother Baby and Antepartum, you will deliver evidence-based, family-centered care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment in a Magnet-recognized Academic Medical Center known for innovation, quality, and clinical advancement. The Role In this dynamic and patient-focused environment, you will care for postpartum mothers, newborns, and antepartum patients with varying levels of acuity. You will work closely with obstetricians, neonatologists, lactation consultants, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe,...

UOVUNIUSR0082848EXTERNALENUS Make a profound impact where clinical expertise, precision, and compassion intersect to care for the most critically ill children. In this role, your ability to think critically, act decisively, and collaborate seamlessly will directly influence patient outcomes in a high acuity pediatric environment. This position offers the opportunity to practice within a nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center , delivering advanced critical care while continuously expanding your clinical knowledge and skills alongside leading pediatric specialists. The Role: In the 25 ‑ bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) , you will provide comprehensive, high acuity care to infants, children, and adolescents with complex and life-threatening conditions. This is a fast paced, highly collaborative environment where strong clinical judgment and adaptability are essential. In your day-to-day practice, you will: Deliver direct, patient...

UOVUNIUSR0082351EXTERNALENUS Capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process. ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing: Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. This job description integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of...

UOVUNIUSR0085913EXTERNALENUS The most meaningful moments in healthcare often happen during life's biggest milestones. At UVA Health, nurses within Women's and Children's services play a vital role in supporting mothers, newborns, children, and families through complex care journeys while delivering exceptional outcomes in a nationally recognized academic health system.     This opportunity offers Registered Nurses the chance to build   expertise   across specialized Women's and Children's acute care environments while working alongside highly skilled interdisciplinary teams. Whether your passion is maternal health, neonatal care, pediatric specialty services, or family-centered acute care,   you'll   find a collaborative environment that supports professional growth, clinical excellence, and compassionate caregiving.     Areas to Explore Include:   Mother Baby Antepartum   Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)...

UOVUNIUSR0082204EXTERNALENUS Deliver highly specialized, compassionate care to pediatric patients in a leading academic medical center where clinical excellence and innovation are the standard. This role places you at the center of a collaborative care environment where your expertise directly impacts outcomes for children and families facing complex health needs. As a Registered Nurse in Pediatric Acute Care, you will practice within a Magnet-recognized health system, advancing your skills while contributing to a nationally respected pediatric program known for clinical quality and academic rigor. The Role This is a fast-paced, high-acuity pediatric unit where clinical judgment, teamwork, and adaptability are essential. You will care for a diverse pediatric population, balancing technical skill with compassionate, family-centered care. In this role, you will: Provide evidence-based nursing care to pediatric patients with varying levels of acuity Perform...

UOVUNIUSR0087612EXTERNALENUS Where critical care expertise meets flexibility, depth, and purpose.   Critical care nursing demands precision, resilience, and sound clinical judgment. At UVA Health, those qualities are not only recognized but intentionally cultivated. The  Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse  role offers experienced ICU nurses the opportunity to practice across multiple high acuity environments while maintaining schedule flexibility and strong clinical support. This is a role for nurses who want to broaden their skill set, remain clinically sharp, and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes within a nationally respected academic medical center.  At UVA Health, float pool nurses are not peripheral resources. They are trusted clinical partners who bring experience, adaptability, and calm to complex care environments. Whether you are seeking full time consistency or part time balance, this role is structured to support both professional growth and...

UOVUNIUSR0087610EXTERNALENUS Where critical care expertise meets flexibility, depth, and purpose.   Critical care nursing demands precision, resilience, and sound clinical judgment. At UVA Health, those qualities are not only recognized but intentionally cultivated. The  Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse  role offers experienced ICU nurses the opportunity to practice across multiple high acuity environments while maintaining schedule flexibility and strong clinical support. This is a role for nurses who want to broaden their skill set, remain clinically sharp, and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes within a nationally respected academic medical center.  At UVA Health, float pool nurses are not peripheral resources. They are trusted clinical partners who bring experience, adaptability, and calm to complex care environments. Whether you are seeking full time consistency or part time balance, this role is structured to support both professional growth and...

UOVUNIUSR0087611EXTERNALENUS Where critical care expertise meets flexibility, depth, and purpose.   Critical care nursing demands precision, resilience, and sound clinical judgment. At UVA Health, those qualities are not only recognized but intentionally cultivated. The  Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse  role offers experienced ICU nurses the opportunity to practice across multiple high acuity environments while maintaining schedule flexibility and strong clinical support. This is a role for nurses who want to broaden their skill set, remain clinically sharp, and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes within a nationally respected academic medical center.  At UVA Health, float pool nurses are not peripheral resources. They are trusted clinical partners who bring experience, adaptability, and calm to complex care environments. Whether you are seeking full time consistency or part time balance, this role is structured to support both professional growth and...

UOVUNIUSR0086968EXTERNALENUS 4 West Acute Cardiology is a 30-bed acute care unit within UVA Health’s Heart and Vascular service line , delivering care to patients stepping down from the Coronary Care Unit and Cardiovascular ICU, as well as those requiring specialized cardiac therapies. Join a collaborative, high-performing team on 4 West Acute Cardiology, where you will care for patients transitioning from intensive cardiac environments while developing in-demand skills in advanced therapies. This is an ideal opportunity for nurses seeking to deepen their cardiovascular experience in a supportive, academically driven environment. In this role, you will balance autonomy with interdisciplinary collaboration in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. A typical shift includes: Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and continuous monitoring of complex cardiac conditions Administering medications and managing advanced therapies, including LVAD patients and...

UOVUNIUSR0086956EXTERNALENUS Caring for patients at a critical point between intensive care and recovery requires precision, vigilance, and clinical confidence. In UVA Health’s Surgical Intermediate Care Unit, you will play a vital role in managing complex, high-acuity surgical patients while collaborating closely with an expert interprofessional team.   Join a   fast-paced, 12-bed intermediate care unit   where your clinical   expertise   directly   impacts   outcomes for patients recovering from major surgical procedures and traumatic injuries. This is a full-time RN opportunity within a nationally recognized academic medical center that prioritizes professional growth, clinical excellence, and meaningful contributions to patient care.     The Role:   As a Registered Nurse in the   Surgical Intermediate Care Unit (SIMU) , you will practice at the top of your license in a highly dynamic setting that bridges critical and...

UOVUNIUSR0084786EXTERNALENUS Acute General Medicine nurses are at the center of caring for some of the health system’s most medically complex adult patients. This role offers the opportunity to build deep clinical expertise, strengthen critical thinking skills, and make a meaningful impact every day while working alongside highly collaborative interdisciplinary teams.  As a Registered Nurse in Acute General Medicine, you will join a supportive nursing environment that values professional growth, clinical excellence, and strong physician partnerships. Whether you are an experienced nurse seeking greater clinical complexity or a newer nurse looking to build a strong foundation, this service line offers exceptional opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career.  The Role   Acute General Medicine encompasses seven inpatient units:  3 East, 3 Central, 3 West, 3 North, 4 North, 4 Central, and 6 Central.  While each unit has unique characteristics and patient...

UOVUNIUSR0087402EXTERNALENUS In one of the most clinically diverse and high-impact procedural environments, this role places you at the forefront of life-saving cardiovascular care, where every case demands precision, collaboration, and advanced clinical judgment. From emergent STEMI interventions to complex structural heart procedures, your expertise directly influences outcomes in real time. This position offers experienced nurses the opportunity to transition into a specialized, procedure-focused career path within a high-acuity Cath Lab known for its strong training culture, collaborative teamwork, and broad scope of practice. It is an ideal next step for clinicians seeking to expand beyond traditional bedside care. The Role: The Cardiac Cath Lab RN operates in a fast-paced, procedure-driven setting that blends critical care nursing with advanced interventional cardiology support. You will work closely with physicians, technologists, and fellow nurses in a...

UOVUNIUSR0086620EXTERNALENUS Acute General Medicine nurses are at the center of caring for some of the health system’s most medically complex adult patients. This role offers the opportunity to build deep clinical expertise , strengthen critical thinking skills, and make a meaningful impact every day while working alongside highly collaborative interdisciplinary teams.     As a Registered Nurse in Acute General Medicine, you will join a supportive nursing environment that values professional growth, clinical excellence, and strong physician partnerships. Whether you are an experienced nurse seeking greater clinical complexity or a newer nurse looking to build a strong foundation , this service line offers exceptional opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career.     The Role   Acute General Medicine encompasses seven inpatient units: 3 East, 3 Central, 3 West, 3 North, 4 North, 4 Central, and 6 Central. While each...

UOVUNIUSR0086860EXTERNALENUS This is a unique opportunity for an experienced oncology nursing leader to guide a high-performing outpatient cancer care team while maintaining a meaningful connection to patients, clinicians, and operations. The Nurse Manager serves as the driving force behind clinical excellence, patient experience, team engagement, and operational success within a respected community-based cancer center. As a seasoned leader, you will have the autonomy to oversee day-to-day operations, support experienced clinicians, and shape the future of patient-centered oncology care. This role is ideal for a manager who thrives in an environment that values accountability, collaboration, and independent decision-making while leading a close-knit, highly skilled team. The Role As Nurse Manager, you will oversee clinical operations for an outpatient cancer center known for its exceptional patient experience and dedicated care teams. This position requires an...

UOVUNIUSR0080289EXTERNALENUS The most effective nurse leaders create environments where patients receive exceptional care, staff feel supported and empowered, and teams consistently achieve strong clinical outcomes. This opportunity offers the chance to lead a respected Adult Acute Care General Medicine team while influencing quality, culture, operational excellence, and professional development within UVA Health. As the Nurse Manager for Acute Care General Medicine, you will oversee a highly engaged and experienced nursing team caring for adult patients with a diverse range of acute and chronic medical conditions. This role combines clinical leadership, operational oversight, financial stewardship, staff development, and quality improvement, providing a meaningful opportunity to shape both caregiver and patient experiences within a collaborative academic health system. The Role 4 Central is a 27-bed Adult Acute Care General Medicine Unit caring...

UOVUNIUSR0071689EXTERNALENUS Lead with heart and purpose on UVA Health’s Acute Inpatient Oncology Unit—where clinical excellence meets transformative leadership. As Nurse Manager of this 28-bed, state-of-the-art unit in our South Tower, you’ll champion a team that delivers high-acuity hematology, gynecologic, and neuro-oncology care, supported by breakthrough therapies and a collaborative, Magnet-recognized culture. This Role Offers You the Opportunity To: • Drive operational excellence by managing daily clinical and administrative functions for a high-performing team of RNs, PCAs, technicians, and clerical staff. • Strategically oversee staffing, scheduling, and flex resource utilization based on patient flow and acuity. • Lead with data: forecast and manage budgets, ensuring alignment with benchmarks such as Paid Hours Per Patient Day and WHPPD. • Inspire a culture of quality through continuous improvement programs, patient experience initiatives, and evidence-based practice. •...

UOVUNIUSR0075337EXTERNALENUS Manages the operations of a patient care area(s) in the provision of nursing care to patients and their families. A transformation leader that directs the activities of patient care and support staff. Manages and supports the day to day operations of assigned patient care area(s). Supervises all nurses and support staff including but not limited to Registered NursesPatient Care Assistants and Technicians Health Unit Coordinatorsand related clerical staff. Oversees the preparation of schedules utilizing wage and flex staff as appropriate. Adjusts according to patient flow. Accurately forecasts and manages budget for the unit and ensures that any expenditures are within the budget. Knowledge of related benchmarkssuch as Paid hour per patient day and Worked hour per patient day. Develops programs which address continuous quality improvementsystem enhancementstreamlined processespatience experience and overall nurse performance. Ensures compliance...

UOVUNIUSR0078677EXTERNALENUS Play a critical role in stabilizing and advancing the recovery of patients with complex neurologic conditions in a highly specialized care environment. In the Neuro Intermediate Care Unit, your expertise bridges the gap between ICU-level intensity and step-down recovery, where vigilance, clinical judgment, and timely intervention make a measurable difference every shift. This is a dynamic, high-acuity unit where you will care for patients requiring advanced neurologic monitoring while working within a tightly integrated neuroscience team. It is an ideal opportunity for nurses seeking to deepen their neuro expertise in an environment that combines clinical complexity, strong collaboration, and academic medicine. The Role As an RN on 6 North in the Neuro Intermediate Care Unit, you will provide hands-on care for a complex patient population requiring close observation and specialized neurologic management. The pace is steady and...