Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgical - Procedural IMCU

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

Third (Nights) (United States of America)

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for 4HH East, the Cardiac Procedural/Surgical IMCU!

Shift: Full Time Nights - 7pm to 7am

Up to $20,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance can be provided to qualified candidates.

New Graduate Nurses welcome to apply!

Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience.  At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications.  The IMCU Residency program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.  

The Sentara Heart Hospital is located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, the hospital consistently ranks among the nation's top heart programs in U.S. News & World Report.

As a dedicated heart hospital with 112 inpatient beds and 36 pre- and post-procedural rooms for patients undergoing outpatient heart procedures, Sentara Heart Hospital’s advanced setting was built from the ground up for superior heart care and continues to be the choice for consumers in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care in Virginia by Healthgrades.

Cardiac Procedural/Surgical IMCU Overview:

This 24-bed cardiac surgical/procedural IMCU provides care to pre and post cardiac surgery patients to include: 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 provides a high level of care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and chest pain.

Nurses handle 3-4 patients on this unit based on acuity level.

Join the 4HH East Cardiac Procedural/Surgical IMCU Team, we are committed to providing the opportunity for training, development, growth!

As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you.  If you desire, there are promotional opportunities in leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 

Education/License/Certifications: 

Diploma RN, OR associate degree RN, OR bachelor’s degree RN, OR master’s degree RN.  

All Direct Care RNs are required to have BLS within 90 days of hire. 

RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.

Benefits:

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

•    Educational assistance for up to $5,250 annually
•    Medbridge access for CEUs and patient home programs 
•    Sentara hosted education courses with employee discounts 
•    Financial support for certifications
•    Generous student debt program (no work commitment required) 
•    Relocation assistance
•    Referral bonus program up to $10,000
•    Up to 23 days of paid time off (incudes personal, vacation and holidays); Up to 5 sick days annually (based on 40-hour work week); bereavement leave
•    403(B) with immediate company match, upon hire!
•    401(A): 3% of annual salary employer contribution (participating divisions)
•    Adoption benefits up to $10,000
•    Fertility benefits (procedures/medications/IVF