Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Procedural/Surgical Intermediate Care

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Heart Hospital, located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Procedural & Surgical Intermediate Care Unit. This 24-bed unit provides care to pre and post cardiac surgery patients, including 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. The unit also cares for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and chest pain. The staff is dedicated to high-quality care, patient outcomes, safety, and teamwork. Nurses typically manage 3-4 patients based on acuity, with the possibility of up to 5 patients depending on staffing. The unit is committed to providing opportunities for training, development, and growth.

Requirements

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale
• 2 or more years of recent acute care hospital RN experience

Responsibilities

• Provide care to pre and post cardiac surgery patients.
• Care for patients undergoing procedures such as bypass surgery, cardiac valve repairs/replacements, thoracic surgery/lung diagnostics, ablations, left atrial appendages, ICDs, and permanent pacemakers.
• Manage patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and chest pain.
• Handle 3-4 patients per nurse based on acuity, potentially up to 5 patients depending on staffing.

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
• Reimbursement for certifications
• Free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus (if eligibility criteria met)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree