Registered Nurse, Pre-op - Vascular & Interventional Center

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking an experienced Pre-op Registered Nurse for our Vascular and Interventional Center.

Job Title: Preoperative Nurse – Vascular, Neuro-Interventional & Interventional Radiology 
Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Vascular and Interventional Center (VIC)
Department: Vascular and Interventional Center (VIC)
Reports To: VIC Prep/Recovery Supervisor
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

The Preoperative Nurse (Preop RN) supports the Vascular, Neuro-Interventional, and Interventional Radiology Unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital by preparing patients for advanced image-guided procedures. This RN performs thorough assessments, provides pre-procedure education, initiates IV therapy, and ensures patient readiness for safe, effective care in a fast-paced procedural environment.

Schedule:

• Work Hours: Monday through Friday
• Unit Hours: 0600–1700
• Call Requirement: One weekend every 7–8 weeks (0730–1500)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments prior to vascular, neuro-interventional, and interventional radiology procedures.
• Establish IV access, administer preoperative medications, and ensure completion of required labs and documentation.
• Review and verify procedure consents, fasting status, allergies, imaging, and lab results.
• Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and anesthesia providers to ensure procedural readiness.
• Educate patients and families on the procedure, what to expect, and post-procedure care instructions.
• Document all care accurately in the electronic medical record (EPIC).
• Maintain adherence to infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with room turnover, patient transport, and coordination of patient flow.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff development efforts.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active RN license in the state of Virginia
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA-approved)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience in pre-op, PACU, ICU, or similar setting

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Prior experience in interventional radiology or procedural prep environments
• EPIC EMR experience
• Moderate sedation certification

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills
• Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team
• Organized, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic clinical environment
• Patient-focused with a commitment to safety and quality care

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• 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 metHere at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

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