Registered Nurse Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Location City/State: Norfolk, VA Work Shift: Multiple shifts available – Nights Position Overview Registered Nurse (RN) for Cardiac ICU (CICU) at Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Compensation & Sign-On Bonus Night shift positions Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates Responsibilities Perform competent nursing care using the nursing process and critical thinking model. Implement assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. Adhere to professional performance standards (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, environmental health). Provide direct patient care in the CICU (10 beds, 2nd floor) caring for cardiac, pulmonary hypertension, heart attack, heart failure, sepsis, shock, and other ICU-level needs. Serve as part of the Medical Response Team for the hospital. Qualifications Education: Associate Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required); Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Licensure: Virginia Registered Nurse license; Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible. Certification: BLS within 90 days of hire; ACLS within 1 year of hire. Experience: ICU experience or 1 year of Intermediate/Stepdown care with cardiac knowledge; or 2 years of Medical/Surgical, PCU, or ED experience (1 year for ED). Program & Training The 12‑week Nurse Transition to Practice Program includes classroom learning, preceptor‑led orientation, and 8 sessions with live simulations, case studies, and problem-based learning covering patient assessment, respiratory and cardiac care, vasoactive medications, hemodynamics, invasive monitoring, post‑op care, sedation, and communication with providers and families. 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 Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Certification reimbursement and free access to CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Potential annual discretionary bonus Equal Opportunity Employer Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are a tobacco‑free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr