Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Stepdown Intermediate Care
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Vascular Stepdown/Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This position is for a Temporary Traveler. The 9 Kaufman unit is a 24-bed stepdown intermediate care unit that specializes in vascular surgery, telemetry, and renal/pancreas transplant patients. It is part of the Surgical Specialty Team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (SNGH). Staffing is comprised of RNs, LPNs, NCPs (nursing care partners) and UAs (unit ambassadors) and CSAs (clinical support associates). Some of 9 Kaufman's vascular surgeries include aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass surgeries and amputations. 9 Kaufman is an extension of the renal/pancreas transplant team to include the outpatient transplant center. All nurses on 9 Kaufman are specially trained and can sit for the PCCN certification, which the hospital will help obtain. All beds on 9 Kaufman are monitored beds. The unit cares for a variety of patients with telemetry needs, providing an environment conducive to extensive learning and skill development. Nurses will be exposed to many types of patients, aiding in their ability to provide great care. The nurse to patient ratio on 9 Kaufman is 1:4, sometimes 1:5.
Requirements
- Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field required.
- Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- ACLS certification.
- NIH Stroke Scale certification.
- Must have 2 or more years of recent acute care hospital RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for vascular surgery patients.
- Monitor patients with telemetry needs.
- Care for renal/pancreas transplant patients.
- Assist in the outpatient transplant center.
- Obtain PCCN certification (with assistance).
- Provide care in a stepdown intermediate care unit setting.
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
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if eligibility criteria is met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
