Registered Nurse (RN)- Acute Care General Medicine (3 North)

Step into a role where your clinical expertise directly shapes outcomes for patients navigating complex acute medical conditions. On 3 North, your skill, judgment, and compassion are not just valued, they are essential to delivering high-quality, coordinated care.

At UVA Health, we recognize the intensity and purpose that define acute care nursing. This is an environment built for nurses who thrive on clinical variety, critical thinking, and teamwork. On the General Medicine unit, you will care for a diverse adult population across endocrine, infectious disease, renal, and select cardiology cases, gaining exposure that sharpens both your clinical depth and adaptability. With strong staffing support and a collaborative culture, this is a place where your practice can truly evolve.

The Role:

As a Registered Nurse on 3 North, you will practice at the top of your license in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment supported by a highly engaged interdisciplinary team. Patient safety, clinical excellence, and communication drive every shift.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Manage a patient ratio of 4:1, allowing for meaningful patient engagement and safe, attentive care

• Provide holistic, evidence-based care to adult patients with complex acute medical conditions, including endocrine, infectious diseases, renal, and cardiology-related diagnoses

• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and care coordinators to ensure seamless care transitions

• Benefit from dedicated free-floating charge nurses on every shift, providing real-time support, guidance, and operational oversight

• Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor changes in patient status, and intervene with sound clinical judgment

• Educate patients and families to promote understanding, engagement, and optimal outcomes

What does an average day look like?
You begin by receiving a detailed handoff, reviewing your patients' evolving care plans. Throughout the shift, you will balance scheduled treatments, medication management, and patient assessments with real-time clinical decision-making. You will engage frequently with your team, collaborating on patient progress and troubleshooting challenges. The pace is steady and dynamic, but the built-in support structure, including your charge nurse presence, helps ensure you are never working in isolation. Every shift brings variety, learning, and the opportunity to make a measurable difference.

Why UVA Health:

UVA Health offers far more than a job-it's an opportunity to grow your career within a nationally recognized, academic health system that values nursing excellence and innovation.

This role is strategically important within UVA Health's mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. General Medicine serves as a clinical foundation for many patient journeys, making your role essential in driving outcomes and enhancing patient experiences.

• Practice in a Magnet-recognized academic medical center, known for excellence in patient care, nursing leadership, and professional development

• Be part of a health system connected to the University of Virginia, where cutting-edge research and evidence-based practice inform daily care

• Work in a unit that prioritizes safe staffing ratios and embedded leadership support, including dedicated charge nurses each shift

• Gain exposure to a wide range of medical conditions, accelerating clinical skill development and career progression

• Access to ongoing education, specialty certifications, and advancement pathways within a system committed to lifelong learning and nursing empowerment

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville:

Charlottesville offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and personal quality of life. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is a community known for its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and welcoming atmosphere. Healthcare professionals appreciate the ability to step away from the demands of the hospital and enjoy outdoor recreation, award-winning wineries, a dynamic food scene, and a strong sense of community. With excellent schools, manageable commutes, and a rich blend of history and innovation, Charlottesville provides an ideal environment to build both your career and your life.