Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) Trauma Center

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Registered Nurses for its Emergency Department, part of Hampton Roads’ only Level I Trauma Center. The 53-bed department treats a wide range of emergencies, with approximately 10% of cases related to trauma. Nurses work with emergency medicine providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to provide timely, high-quality, patient-centered care. The role offers exposure to complex emergency, trauma, cardiac, stroke, critical care, and specialty cases in a fast-paced clinical environment. Positions are available for weekend shifts: Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 7 p.m.–7 a.m.; Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; or Saturday/Sunday/Monday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. The schedule is 36 hours per week, and holiday rotation is required. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 and relocation assistance. The department has received the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed medical center, a primary teaching facility, and a Magnet hospital. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93–$61.01 per hour. New graduate registered nurses with less than one year of experience have a stated starting pay rate of $36.00 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, 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.
Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Strong communication and critical-thinking skills.
Commitment to safe, patient-centered emergency care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Prior registered nurse experience.
Emergency Department experience.
Related acute care, critical care, intermediate care, trauma, cardiac, stroke, or medical/surgical experience.
NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN, PALS, or ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, timely, high-quality, patient-centered emergency care.
Care for patients with emergency, trauma, cardiac, stroke, critical care, and specialty needs.
Collaborate with emergency medicine providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams.
Participate in required holiday rotation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Paid military leave.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Emergency backup care.
Educational assistance and tuition assistance, including $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student loan repayment and student debt pay-down of up to $10,000.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Potential annual discretionary bonus subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
Career advancement opportunities, professional development resources, and certification support.
Sign-on bonus eligibility up to $20,000.
Relocation assistance.