Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (RN ED)

Job Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment & Care: Perform rapid, accurate assessments, initiate treatment, and manage care for critically ill or injured patients in a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Triage: Prioritize incoming patients based on the urgency of their needs.
• Intervention: Administer medications, manage intravenous lines, and assist with procedures such as intubations and sutures.
• Collaboration: Work alongside emergency physicians, technicians, and specialists to develop and implement care strategies.
• Communication: Provide clear, effective communication with patient families, emergency staff, and support teams.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely documentation of vitals, patient history, and treatment in electronic health records.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous Emergency Department or acute care experience is highly preferred.
• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Virginia license or compact state license.
• Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required; TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred.
• Skills: Strong critical thinking, stress management, and emotional resilience in high-stakes situations.

About Sentara Norfolk General Hospital:

• Region's first Magnet Hospital.
• Home to the area's only Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Features a Lantern Award-winning Emergency Department, recognizing exceptional leadership, practice, and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE