Registered Nurse (RN) Sentara Heart Hospital Norfolk, VA
About The Position
Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Procedural/Surgical IMCU. Shift: Full-Time Night and Day Shifts available New Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply PLEASE NOTE: This is an invite-only event. For the interview day 2/19/26 please apply for this position & a recruiter will reach out to discuss open positions with you & to schedule for interview times. Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus available for Qualified Candidates The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas. Cardiac Procedural/Surgical IMCU Overview: This 24-bed cardiac surgical/procedural IMCU provides care to pre and post cardiac surgery patients to include: bypass surgery, cardiac valve repairs/replacements, thoracic surgery/lung diagnostics, and other cardiac based procedures and treatments such as ablations, left atrial appendages, ICDs, and permanent pacemakers. • Provides a high level of care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and chest pain. • Nurses handle 3-4 patients on this unit based on acuity level. The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs. Education Associates Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required) Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred) Certification/Licensure Virginia RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible. All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire. Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire Experience None required Previous healthcare experience (preferred) New Graduate Nurses Welcome New Graduate Nurses welcome to apply! Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience. At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications. The IMCU Residency program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career. Keywords: Cardiac, Cardiac Specialty Unit, Heart Transplant Unit, Talroo-Nursing, AHFU, IMCU, New Graduate Nurse, Medic .
Requirements
- Associates Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
- Virginia RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.
- All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.
- Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire
- None required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
- Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process.
- The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing.
- The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
- Provides a high level of care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and chest pain.
- Nurses handle 3-4 patients on this unit based on acuity level.
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 and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
