Registered Nurse Vascular IMC - New Grads Welcome! (Days)

Sentara Health•Norfolk, VA

9d•$42 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Registered Nurses for our Vascular Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit (9K), home to Hampton Roads’ only Level I Trauma Center. Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. This is a full-time position, 36 hours per week, with available hours from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. The role requires working every other weekend and holiday rotation. The 9 Kaufman unit is a 24-bed stepdown intermediate care unit specializing in vascular surgery, telemetry, and renal/pancreas transplant care. The unit brings together RNs, LPNs, Nursing Care Partners, Unit Ambassadors, and Clinical Support Associates to deliver exceptional patient care. Nurses on this unit will care for a diverse patient population and gain hands-on experience with complex vascular procedures such as aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass surgeries, and amputations. The unit also serves as an extension of the renal/pancreas transplant program. Every bed is monitored, offering opportunities to strengthen telemetry skills and expand expertise in surgical specialty and transplant nursing. The unit is committed to professional growth, offering specialized training and support for PCCN certification. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. New graduate RNs are welcome and will participate in an 11-week Transition to Practice program, followed by a comprehensive 6-month residency program. The starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hour. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly, with potential for additional compensation such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required
Registered Nurse license required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
Students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered
Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN preferred
Prior RN experience preferred
Intermediate Care/Stepdown experience preferred
Strong candidates with related acute care, intermediate care, cardiac, stroke, or med/surg experience are encouraged to apply
New graduate RNs or experienced RNs with no acute care experience are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process.
Utilize the standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation).
Apply 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).
Possess clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

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
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.