Registered Nurse Cardiac Surgical - Procedural IMCU

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgical - Procedural IMCU.
Up to $15,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates.

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) and 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.

• 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.

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (preferred)

• Virginia RN License, Virginia or Compact/Multi‑State Eligible
• All Direct Care RNs required to have BLS within 90 days of hire
• Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire

• None required
• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• New Graduate Nurses welcome

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. All new graduates are automatically enrolled—no extra paperwork or applications.

• 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
• 401(k)/403(b) 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 met

City/State:
Norfolk, VA

Work Shift:

Multiple shifts available.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider | Hospitals and Health Care

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.