Registered Nurse (RN)
Sentara Health
About the Role
Registered Nurse (RN) — Emergency Department (ED) at Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia. Full-time, Night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide competent, patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation.
- Apply clinical knowledge and sound judgment while demonstrating professional standards in ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Registered Nurse license required
- Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
- BSN or MSN preferred
- Students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered
- Prior RN experience preferred
- Emergency Department experience preferred
- Strong candidates with related acute care, critical care, intermediate care, trauma, cardiac, stroke, or med/surg experience are encouraged to apply
- NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN, PALS, and ACLS preferred
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required
About Sentara Leigh Hospital
- Located in Norfolk, Virginia, a 274-bed acute care facility.
- Magnet-recognized hospital for nursing excellence.
- Accredited Primary Stroke Center.
- Home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program.
Support for New Graduates and New-to-Specialty Nurses
- Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency program for those with less than 12 months of experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
- Program includes:
- General nursing orientation
- Specialty clinical track residency
- Professional development sessions
- Mentorship and unit-based preceptors
Work Shift
- Night shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
- Full-time, 36 hours per week.
- Weekends: Every THIRD availability required.
- Holiday Rotation: Required.
Compensation and Benefits
- Market-competitive compensation packages.
- Base pay range: $41.93 - $61.01 hourly for full-time employment.
- Potential for additional compensation: shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off; paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.