Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
Sentara Healthcare
Norfolk, VA

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 Night Shift - 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, associate degree RN, 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: * Medical, Dental, Vision plans * Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave * Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs * 401k/403B, 401a plans * Career Advancement Opportunities * Work Perks For more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE! Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day! Sentara prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Registered Nurses CLICK HERE to chat with a Sentara Recruiter Monday-Friday 2PM-3PM EST Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, Cardiac Stepdown, IMCU, Telemetry RN, Cardiac Nurse, PCU, ICU, ED RN, New Graduate RN, Cardiac Surgical Job Summary The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas. BSN or MSN preferred. New Hire Education Requirement: All new RNs who do not have their BSN will be required to sign a BSN Agreement committing to enrollment in an accredited RN to BSN program within 24 months of hire and successfully obtaining their BSN within 5 years of hire. Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty; Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire; Emergency Care - ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire; Oncology Care ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire. Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire. Inpatient Pediatrics. PALS within 6 months of hire. All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire. Qualifications: N-2YR - RN-Associate's Degree (Required), N-3YR - RN-Diploma (Non-degree) (Required), N-4YR - RN-Bachelor's Level Degree (Required), N-6YR - RN-Master's Level Degree (Required), N-DN - RN-Doctorate Level Degree Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP), Registered Nurse License (RN) - Nursing License - Compact/Multi-State License Skills Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.