Registered Nurse (RN) Sentara Heart Hospital Norfolk, VA
About The Position
Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA, a 112-bed facility renowned for its top-tier Cardiology and Heart Surgery services, is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their team. The hospital is recognized as #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in Virginia and ranks #24 nationally for best heart programs. Sentara Heart Hospital has openings in various specialized units including C-IMCU, Cardiac Surgical IMCU, Cath Lab, Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU), and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available. New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply and can benefit from Sentara's dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, offering practical skills, hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring to facilitate a confident transition into their nursing careers. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, with a workforce of nearly 30,000 members. This is a tobacco-free environment.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing
- Virginia RN License or Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire (for all Direct Care RNs)
- ACLS certification within 1 year of hire (for Critical Care/IMCU)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) or MSN
- Previous healthcare experience
- Less than one year of experience (for Nurse Residency program)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as a Registered Nurse in specialized units such as C-IMCU, Cardiac Surgical IMCU, Cath Lab, Advanced Heart Failure, CSICU, and CICU.
- Participate in the Sentara Nurse Residency program for new graduates, focusing on practical skills, hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring.
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Maintain patient records and documentation accurately.
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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus (if eligibility criteria are met)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
