Critical Care Stepdown RN | New Grad Friendly + Sign-On

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Stepdown Unit – PVSU. The unit handles ventilated patients with a 3:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and offers a comprehensive 11-week Transition to Practice program followed by a 6-month residency.

Starting pay for new graduates with <1 year of experience is $36.00/hour. Full-time shifts are 36 hours per week with days or nights available. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 may apply for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing required.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Current RN license.
• New graduates welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Monitor patients on the PVSU with ventilator support and complex needs.
• Collaborate with the care team to plan and evaluate patient progress.
• Participate in the Transition to Practice program and residency to support new graduates.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing care

Patient safety

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing

BSN or MSN preferred

Students in accredited program

Tools

BLS Certification

RN license

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Stepdown Unit – PVSU. The unit handles ventilated patients with a 3:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and offers a comprehensive 11-week Transition to Practice program followed by a 6-month residency.

Starting pay for new graduates with <1 year of experience is $36.00/hour. Full-time shifts are 36 hours per week with days or nights available. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 may apply for qualified applicants.