Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit
About The Position
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit-3 East. This is a full-time, day shift position (7a - 7p). New graduates are welcome and may receive a $7500 Sign On Bonus. The role includes participation in Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency Program, designed for new graduate RNs with less than one year of experience. This program offers practical skills, hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring. The 3East - Intermediate Care Unit at Sentara Virginia Beach General has a supportive team environment with a nurse-patient ratio that includes a unit-based nurse educator, team coordinator, and manager. The unit is involved in the hospital's Magnet redesignation journey. New grad RNs receive a 10 to 12-week clinical preceptorship and enrollment in the Transition to Practice Program. The patient population may include sepsis, hemorrhage, stroke, cardiac, trauma, post-op, substance withdrawal, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
- Registered nursing License (Required)
- Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
- Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.
- Less than one year of experience (for new grad bonus eligibility)
- Experience in Medical Surgical nursing, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency Care, Operating room, or Women’s Health.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit.
- Participate in the Nurse Residency Program (for new graduates).
- Engage in clinical preceptorship and Transition to Practice Program.
- Collaborate with a supportive team including nurse educators, coordinators, and managers.
- Care for a diverse patient population including those with sepsis, hemorrhage, stroke, cardiac conditions, trauma, post-operative recovery, substance withdrawal, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year
- Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications
- Free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus (if eligibility criteria met)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
