Registered Nurse Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac ICU (CICU) to join our team. The CICU provides high-acuity care for complex cardiovascular conditions, using advanced therapies and monitoring.

The RN will perform professional nursing care, participate in the Medical Response Team, and complete required certifications. Available shift: Nights. Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing is required.
• BSN or MSN is preferred.
• Virginia RN license or multi-state eligibility; BLS within 90 days.
• ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• ICU/stepdown or cardiac care experience required (1–2 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity CICU nursing care with cardiac monitoring.
• Participate in Medical Response Team duties as needed.
• Adhere to nursing process and professional standards of care.

Skills

ICU experience

Cardiac care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing

BSN/MSN preferred

Tools

N/A

Job description

Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac ICU (CICU) to join our team.

Our culture is built on collaboration, teamwork, and clinical excellence. In addition to providing exceptional bedside care, Cardiac ICU (CICU) Registered Nurses play a vital role in supporting the Heart Hospital by serving as Medical Response Team (MRT) nurses, extending their expertise throughout the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly specialized team dedicated to advancing cardiac critical care and delivering outstanding patient outcomes.

Available shift: Nights

Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus available 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) 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.

Cardiac ICU (CICU):

The Cardiac ICU (CICU) provides high-acuity, specialized care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including severe heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrest, STEMI, and pre- and post-heart transplant management. Our nurses are highly skilled in caring for critically ill patients and managing advanced therapies and technologies, including CRRT, IABP, Impella, LVADs, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring with pulmonary artery catheters.

Education:

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.

• All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.

• Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire

Experience

• ICU experience or 1 year of Intermediate/Stepdown care with cardiac knowledge.

• Alternatively, 2 years of Medical/Surgical, PCU, or ED experience (1 year for ED).

Nurse Transition to Practice Program:

At Sentara, we are dedicated to helping our nurses succeed from day one. Our 12-week Nurse Transition to Practice program is designed for nurses new to critical care, blending hands‑on training, professional development, and mentorship to build the skills and confidence needed for a successful critical care nursing career. The program combines classroom learning with preceptor‑led unit orientation. It includes 8 sessions featuring live simulations, case studies, and problem‑based learning. Key topics covered include patient assessment, respiratory and cardiac care, vasoactive medications, hemodynamics, invasive monitoring, post‑op care, sedation, and effective communication with providers and families.

Keywords: Talroo‑Nursing, ICU, Cardiac Surgical ICU, ICU, CVICU, IMCU RN, Stepdown, PCU, Intensive Care Unit

We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full‑time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on‑call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525‑bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high‑quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state‑of‑the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high‑speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.