Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg

Sentara Health•Norfolk, VA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Temporary RN Internal Traveler for their 24 Bed Med/Surg - Hematology Unit on the 5th floor - 5 West. This is a temporary full-time, 14-week assignment on the night shift. The unit offers care for a wide variety of medical diagnoses including CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Stroke, and end-of-life care, with a specialty in chronic blood disorders like Sickle Cell. Nurses will gain experience in procedures such as wound vacs, high-risk medication infusions, telemetry, trach care, chest tubes, and peritoneal dialysis. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 5 to 6:1.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care on a 24-bed Med/Surg - Hematology Unit.
Care for patients with a wide variety of medical diagnoses including CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Stroke, and end-of-life care.
Specialize in caring for patients with chronic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell.
Become knowledgeable in procedures such as wound vacs, high-risk medication infusions, telemetry, trach care, chest tubes, and peritoneal dialysis.

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
Annual discretionary bonus (if eligibility criteria is met)