Full-Time

Registered Nurse

Cardiac Care Unit

Updated on 8/1/2026

Riverside Health

Riverside Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Compensation Overview

$45 - $85/hr

Newport News, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
CPR
Nursing
ACLS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Patient Education

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Requirements
  • A Nursing Diploma is required as the minimum education, with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing accepted in lieu of the diploma.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required if the candidate is a Nursing Diploma graduate.
  • Two years of Critical Care Registered Nurse experience are required.
  • Current knowledge of clinical practices and related information systems and computer applications is required.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
  • A Registered Nurse license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions or a compact state license is required upon hire.
  • CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required upon hire.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required within 90 days.
Responsibilities
  • Assess patient clinical and psychosocial needs by applying standards of practice relevant to the specialty or patient population served in Critical Care/Telemetry units and departments.
  • Partner with patients and families to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care, treatments, and procedures that contribute to patient physiological and psychosocial outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and facilitate safe patient transitions to the next care setting.
  • Facilitate patient throughput and focus on quality outcomes, evidence-based practice, and quality measures when addressing customer needs.
  • Individualize and coordinate patient and family/caregiver education, including discharge-specific education, and evaluate and document patient comprehension.
  • Complete all required clinical and quality documentation consistently according to Riverside Health System standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Delegate and prioritize tasks appropriately to facilitate quality patient care and ensure patient care needs are met.
  • Recognize and respond to emergency situations, evaluate personal support needs, and use identified systems to meet those needs.
  • Supervise and delegate non-professional personnel working directly with the Registered Nurse to ensure optimum patient care.
  • Demonstrate competence in addressing age-related needs of the patient populations served in Critical Care/Telemetry units and departments.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
  • An Associate's degree in Nursing.
  • Certified Critical Care Nurse certification.
  • Availability for weekend shifts.
  • Availability for irregular shifts.

Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, and wellness centers that provides comprehensive health care services to people in eastern Virginia. Its model combines hospital care, outpatient services, and long-term care under one system to coordinate care across facilities. It operates using community-based clinics and hospitals to deliver high-quality care with a focus on accessibility and care continuity, rather than profit. Riverside's goal is to improve community health by offering coordinated, accountable health services through a regional network founded in 1915.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Newport News, Virginia

Founded

1915

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Virtual care can extend access across rural and suburban communities.
  • Population-health partnerships can reduce preventable utilization across 2 million annual services.
  • Women’s and family-care bundles fit maternity, pediatrics, and postpartum continuity.

What critics are saying

  • Regional concentration exposes Riverside to payer mix deterioration and competitor gains.
  • Smithfield Hospital’s fixed costs pressure margins until patient volumes stabilize.
  • Wage inflation and turnover strain a 5,001-employee workforce and reduce throughput.

What makes Riverside Health unique

  • Eastern Virginia scale supports telehealth across an 8,000-square-mile service area.
  • More than 110 medical offices create a strong outpatient referral network.
  • Riverside Health spans care from birth through end of life.

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Smithfield Times
Apr 13th, 2026
Retired Riverside exec caroline Martin among first patients at new Smithfield hospital.

Retired Riverside exec caroline Martin among first patients at new Smithfield hospital. Retired Riverside executive caroline Martin was among the first patients at the new Riverside Smithfield Hospital, which has already logged thousands of visits and procedures since opening in January. Caroline Martin discusses her recovery progress after a knee replacement with Dr. Mohamad Halawi, an orthopedic surgeon who began practicing in the Jamison-Longford Medical Office Building on Riverside Smithfield Hospital's campus last fall.Submitted photo Since opening in early January, Riverside Smithfield Hospital has performed over 200 procedures and surgeries, including a knee replacement for a familiar face within its first two weeks. Caroline Martin, a retired executive vice president with Riverside Health who serves on Riverside Smithfield Hospital's cabinet, had learned through that role that Dr. Mohamad Halawi, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements, planned to move his practice from Doctors Hospital in Williamsburg to Smithfield. "I had been in severe pain for two-and-a-half years and had tried every non-invasive method there was," Martin said. She was discharged the same day as her surgery and within eight weeks was walking unassisted. Martin credits her quick recovery to the hospital's proximity and Halawi's after-care instructions. "As a nurse I do believe the patient and the doctor have to have a partnership ,and he literally used those words," Martin said. "He said, '...I can do a really good job on your knee, but when you go home it will be all up to you and your family and your support system,' and so I followed his instructions to the letter and got my results." She went home and started doing two exercises Halawi told her to do. "They sound simple if your knee hasn't been replaced," Martin said. "The first one is to make sure you can keep your knee, your whole leg, straight and the second one is to be able to make a right angle and then slowly be able to go 100 (degrees), 110 and 120." Martin, a resident of North Suffolk, said the presence of Riverside Smithfield Hospital and the Jamison-Longford building that houses multiple specialist practices has drastically shortened her distance from medical care. "Everyone that I have spoken to, including myself, finds this a godsend," Martin said. "... They can get all the care they need whether it is primary care right here on this campus or whether it's specialty care or outpatient care, and then if it is something more traumatic, there's a helicopter here that can take them to Riverside Regional Medical Center for Level 2 care there." Martin's husband, due to a 2022 stroke, can't drive, so "I was very anxious if someone had to help me other than my husband or myself that they wouldn't have to drive miles and miles and miles away, and both of my adult children live in Smithfield, so this is a triple bonus, if you will, in terms of time and access, and having been with Riverside Health System for the number of years I was there... we know that hospitals the size of Riverside Smithfield, Riverside Walter Reed, Doctors Hospital, can create the culture of patient-centered care that is the backbone of the value system for Riverside." As of March 11, Riverside Smithfield had seen just over 3,000 emergency department patients, 343 admissions, 226 surgeries and procedures and performed 7,152 diagnostic images. "This is not an isolated hospital," Martin said. "It has everything it needs to treat right here 90-plus percent of the patients who present. However, it also has the benefit of our new technologies both here personally but also to connect them with a specialist that they might not be on staff here... through teleconferencing." Story Tags

Riverside Health
Mar 19th, 2026
Riverside Regional Medical Center earned Blue Distinction Center for excellence in spinal surgery.

Riverside Regional Medical Center earned Blue Distinction Center for excellence in spinal surgery. March 19, 2026 Riverside Regional Medical Center (RRMC) has earned the prestigious Blue Distinction(R) Specialty Care designation for spine surgery, recognizing the hospital's commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with exceptional outcomes for patients across Hampton Roads. The Blue Distinction(R) Specialty Care program is a national initiative that identifies health care facilities with demonstrated expertise in delivering specialty care. Hospitals receiving the designation must meet rigorous, evidence-based selection criteria, including lower complication and readmission rates, a history of surgical excellence, and a proven commitment to continuous quality improvement. At Riverside, spinal surgery is performed exclusively by board-certified neurosurgeons who specialize in the surgical treatment of complex spine conditions. The team combines advanced surgical techniques with coordinated pre- and post-operative care to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain and return to their daily lives as safely and quickly as possible. "This national recognition reflects the skill and dedication of our neurosurgical team and the high standards we maintain for spinal surgery," said Dr. Michael Oshiki, President of Riverside Regional Medical Center. "When patients require spine surgery, they deserve a team with specialized expertise, proven outcomes and a deep commitment to safety and quality. This designation reinforces that Riverside is delivering that level of care right here in our community." For the neurosurgeons and clinical teams performing these procedures, the recognition represents the daily commitment behind the scenes. "Our priority is to ensure every patient feels informed, supported and confident in their care," said Dr. William McAllister, neurosurgeon at Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists Newport News. "This designation affirms the consistent, patient-centered approach we take in spinal surgery and our commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to the communities we serve." The Blue Distinction designation helps patients make more informed decisions about where to receive care, offering confidence that they are choosing a hospital that consistently delivers high-quality surgical results. This latest recognition adds to Riverside spine services' growing list of national honors. Riverside Hampton Roads' Neurosurgical & Spine Specialists has been named to the Top 100 Spine Surgery Program and two neurosurgeons named to the Best Spine Surgeons in the United States. Brain and Spine March 19, 2026 Blue Distinction(R) recognition adds to Riverside's growing list of national honors in spine surgery... System Women's Health Brain and Spine March 12, 2026 New women's health and neurosurgery services build on the recent opening of Riverside Smithfield...

Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal
Feb 25th, 2026
RWRH named to top 100 rural hospitals list

RWRH named to top 100 rural hospitals list. Posted On February 25, 2026 Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, as well as Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, have been named to the 2026 Chartis Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals list. RWRH and RSMH are the only two hospitals in Virginia to receive the distinction this year. The Chartis Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals program honors high-performing rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, which evaluates hospitals across measures of quality, patient outcomes, cost and operational efficiency. Recognition on this list affirms that patients in Virginia's rural communities have access to care that meets the highest national performance standards without having to leave their region for treatment. This is the first time that RWRH has received this recognition, highlighting the hospital's growing impact in the community and region. "Being named to the Chartis Top 100 list for the first time is an extraordinary achievement for its team and o... To view the rest of this article, you must log in. If you do not have an account with Gazettejournal, please subscribe here.

Texas Civil Justice League
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North Tidewater News
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