Registered Nurse Cardiac Thoracic Surgical IMCU

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgical IMCU. This 24-bed unit cares for pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including bypass, valve repairs, and other cardiac procedures.

Nurses typically manage 3–4 patients based on acuity, with days and nights shifts available. Qualifications include an RN with Associate's or Diploma, BSN/MSN preferred, Virginia license or compact eligibility, and BLS/ACLS within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Clinical nursing care following nursing process.
• Care for pre/post cardiac surgery patients on IMCU.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary team and provide patient teaching.

Responsibilities

• Perform competent nursing care per standards and nursing process.
• Care for 3-4 patients on IMCU based on acuity.
• Participate in education and professional development.

Skills

Critical Care/IMCU

BLS within 90 days

ACLS within 1 year

Education

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing

BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Virginia RN License

Compact/Multi-State Eligible

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftMultiple shifts availableOverview:Sentara Norfolk General's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgical IMCUUp to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidatesDays and Night Shift availableThe 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 RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.• Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hireExperience:• None required• Previous healthcare experience (preferred)• New Graduate Nurses WelcomeNew Graduate Nurses welcome to apply!For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants. We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hour.Keywords: #Indeed, #ZIP, Talroo-Nursing, Cardiac Stepdown, IMCU, Telemetry RN, Cardiac Nurse, Surgical RN, PCU, ICU, ED RN, New Graduate RNWe 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.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• 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•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!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.Sentara 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:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.