RN Travel Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure

Sentara Healthcare•Norfolk, VA

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Heart Hospital located on the Campus of Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Registered Nurse Traveler for the Advanced Heart Failure Unit! $70 per hour Temp Full time Day Shift Demonstrated experience in cardiac care, including working with patients in telemetry, step-down, or critical care settings. Proficient in interpreting cardiac rhythms, including identification of arrhythmias and understanding their clinical significance. Solid foundational knowledge of appropriate nursing interventions for various cardiac conditions, including emergency response protocols and medication administration. The AHFU is a 24-bed high-acuity cardiac care unit specializing in the treatment of patients with: Severe heart failure Pre- and post-heart transplant care Pulmonary hypertension While Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) and transplant experience are not required, opportunities exist for nurses who are eager to expand their cardiac skill set in these areas. Nurses work with advanced bedside monitoring systems and other high-tech equipment. For candidates with previous ICU experience, there are opportunities to titrate intravenous medications based on hemodynamic monitoring. The unit thrives on 24/7 consistent communication and intricate interdisciplinary teamwork. A strong culture of collaboration and mutual support is essential for success on the AHFU. Nurses typically care for 3-4 patients, depending on acuity levels. The Advanced Heart Failure is an ACCN Gold Beacon Award Unit that is recognized for excellence in providing high-quality patient care, and a work environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positivity. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Requirements

Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field required
Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
Basic Life Support (BLS)
ACLS
Must have 2 or more years of recent acute care Cardiac hospital RN experience
Demonstrated experience in cardiac care, including working with patients in telemetry, step-down, or critical care settings.
Proficient in interpreting cardiac rhythms, including identification of arrhythmias and understanding their clinical significance.
Solid foundational knowledge of appropriate nursing interventions for various cardiac conditions, including emergency response protocols and medication administration.

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