RN Travel Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure
Norfolk, Virginia, 23500, USA
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Cardiology, ICU Nurse, Emergency Medicine
RN Travel Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure
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OverviewSentara Heart Hospital located on the Campus of Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Registered Nurse Traveler for the Advanced Heart Failure Unit.
Location & Shift- City/State:
Norfolk, VA - Work Shift:
Third (Nights)
- $70 per hour
- Temp Full Time Night Shift
- Demonstrated experience in cardiac care, including working with patients in telemetry, step-down, or critical care settings.
- Proficient in interpreting cardiac rhythms, including identification of arrhythmias and understanding their clinical significance.
- Solid foundational knowledge of appropriate nursing interventions for various cardiac conditions, including emergency response protocols and medication administration.
- Education:
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field required. - Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Must have 2 or more years of recent acute care Cardiac hospital RN experience.
The AHFU is a 24-bed high-acuity cardiac care unit specializing in the treatment of patients with:
- Severe heart failure
- Pre- and post-heart transplant care
- Pulmonary hypertension
While Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) and transplant experience are not required, opportunities exist for nurses who are eager to expand their cardiac skill set in these areas.
Clinical Environment & Equipment- Nurses work with advanced bedside monitoring systems and other high-tech equipment.
- For candidates with previous ICU experience, there are opportunities to titrate intravenous medications based on hemodynamic monitoring.
- The unit thrives on 24/7 consistent communication and intricate interdisciplinary teamwork.
- A strong culture of collaboration and mutual support is essential for success on the AHFU.
- Nurses typically care for 3–4 patients, depending on acuity levels.
- 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 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 are met
Please watch our Advanced Heart Failure You Tube video to learn more about this amazing unit:
to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care in Virginia by Health grades. The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs.
Equal Opportunity EmployerSentara 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.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
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