Registered Nurse Cardiac Thoracic Surgical IMCU

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgical IMCU. The unit provides care for pre and post cardiac surgery patients, including bypass and valve procedures, with a 24-bed capacity and a focus on teaching and high-quality outcomes.

Earn a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates. We welcome new graduates and offer a 6-month Nurse Residency to support successful transition into professional practice.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or diploma in Registered Nursing is required.
• BSN or MSN is preferred.
• Virginia RN license or compact/multi-state eligible.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Care for pre and post cardiac surgery patients on the IMCU unit with multiple procedures.
• Collaborate with the care team to promote health, safety and quality outcomes.

Skills

BLS within 90 days

ACLS within 1 year

Education

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing

BSN or MSN preferred

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgical IMCU

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates

Days and Night Shift available

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 Thoracic Surgical IMCU Overview:

• 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.

Join the 4HH East Cardiac Surgical IMCU Team, we are committed to providing the opportunity for training, development, growth!

Education

• Associate's 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 RNs required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire

Experience

• None required
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
• New Graduate Nurses Welcome

New Graduate Nurses welcome to apply!

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. At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications. The IMCU Residency program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.

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