About the posting
“The Adult Emergency Department delivers care across the full continuum of treatment, from emergency stabilization and critical care to rehabilitation, home health, and follow-up services.”
Read the full posting on VCU Health's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 20, 2026.
Pay in context
VCU Health does not list pay for this role. 10 percent of healthcare postings in Richmond, VA area do; their median is $110,500.
How long it has been open
Posted Oct 19, 2026, 5 days ago, and seen on VCU Health's careers page today.
At 5 days old, it is under the 24-day median.
VCU Health's postings we have seen close took a median of 3 days.
VCU Health at a glance
VCU Health has 364 open postings that we can see, 132 in healthcare; 0 percent list pay.
The application
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Place and cost of living
On site in Richmond, VA area; prices in VA run 1 percent above the US average.
The healthcare market in Richmond, VA area
125 healthcare postings in Richmond, VA area are open right now, from 16 employers.
Half of them have been open 24 days or less.
From VCU Health's posting
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**$2,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by October 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**
VCU Medical Center’s Adult Emergency Department provides comprehensive, specialized emergency care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for critically ill and severely injured patients. VCU Medical Center is also one of only two adult Level I trauma centers in Virginia verified by the American College of Surgeons.
The Adult Emergency Department delivers care across the full continuum of treatment — from emergency stabilization and critical care to rehabilitation, home health, and follow-up services. More than 80,000 patients are treated annually, with state-of-the-art care available for cardiac, trauma, pediatric, obstetric, and gynecologic emergencies. The hospital also serves as a statewide referral center and functions as a coordinating facility for the Richmond metropolitan area during disasters and large-scale emergencies.
The Emergency Department (ED) Paramedic functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary emergency medicine team at VCU Health, providing advanced in-hospital emergency care under the supervision of a licensed physician, medical director and manager. The ED Paramedic also supports trauma and critical care resuscitations, assists with airway management preparation, and helps ensure rapid room turnover and patient throughput. Additional duties include assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing comfort and nutritional support, maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment, stocking and managing medical supplies and equipment, and accurately collecting and documenting patient care data in accordance with department standards.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, adaptability under pressure, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered emergency care as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire
Current EMT-P/Paramedic certification/licensure in Virginia
AHA ACLS Certification
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current EMT-P/Paramedic certification/licensure in Virginia AHA ACLS Certification AHA PALS Certification or equivalent within 90 days of hiring NAEMT PHTLS, ACS ATLS or equivalent preferred
Experience REQUIRED
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care within the scope of practice of an AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, Paramedic – or MMAC Qualified Combat Medic/68W, Corpsman or Medical Technician/4NOX.
Experience PREFERRED
1 year of active pre-hospital service
Previous hazardous materials experience
Education/training REQUIRED
Successful completion of an accredited EMT-P/Paramedic course.
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Independent action(s) required
May function independently under protocols approved by VCUHS Medical Director and hospital and departmental policy/procedure. Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital and unit policy/procedure. Functions under departmental Standards of Practice (SOP) in the communications room and in the role of patient transport in collaboration with RN and Physician colleagues. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements
Works all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
Age Specific groups served: N/A
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 50 100 lbs. Other: exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
Compensation Range
$21.46 - $33.26 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Rotating
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