Critical Care Stepdown RN - Sign-On Bonus

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Stepdown Unit (PVSU). This role provides care for patients on mechanical ventilation and requires adherence to the nursing process, standards of practice, and patient education.

The unit is 16 beds with a 3:1 nurse-patient ratio, offers a new graduate transition program, and supports hospital initiatives through teamwork, ethics, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
• Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.
• Registered nursing License (Required)
• Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire
• Experience None required

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care using the nursing process and standards of practice.
• Uphold professional ethics, communication, and collaboration with the care team.
• Provide patient teaching, health promotion and discharge planning.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Registered nursing License (Required)

Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.

BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience None required

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Stepdown Unit (PVSU). This role provides care for patients on mechanical ventilation and requires adherence to the nursing process, standards of practice, and patient education.

The unit is 16 beds with a 3:1 nurse-patient ratio, offers a new graduate transition program, and supports hospital initiatives through teamwork, ethics, and evidence-based practice.