Registered Nurse Emergency Department (Nights)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Certification support

401k/403b with employer match

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a registered nurse for the Emergency Department (full-time, 36 hours/week). Night shifts 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., every other weekend and holiday rotation required. Join a 53-bed ED and Level I Trauma Center delivering fast-paced, high-quality care.

Qualified candidates may receive up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. BSN/MSN preferred; RN license and BLS required within 90 days. Prior ED/trauma experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required.
• RN license required.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN, PALS, and ACLS preferred.
• Emergency Department experience preferred; trauma/critical care experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care in a Level I Trauma Center.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for trauma, cardiac, stroke and critical care cases.
• Assist with triage and rapid assessment in a busy ED.
• Support patient and family education and discharge planning.

Skills

RN

Emergency Department

Trauma

Critical Care

Teamwork

Education

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department | Level I Trauma Center

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Registered Nurses for our Emergency Department, home to Hampton Roads' only Level I Trauma Center. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing emergency nursing team where clinical skill, teamwork, and purpose come together to make an immediate impact for patients and families across the region.

*Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance*

Location

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Norfolk, VA

Position Status

Full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift

Night shift

Available Hours

7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Weekends

Every other weekend availability required

Holiday Rotation

Required

Why Join the Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department?

At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Emergency Department nurses care for patients in one of the region's most advanced and fast-paced clinical environments. Our 53-bed Emergency Department is equipped to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, with approximately 10% of cases related to trauma.

As part of a Level I Trauma Center, you will work alongside experienced emergency medicine providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality care when patients need it most. Nurses in this department gain exposure to complex emergency, trauma, cardiac, stroke, critical care, and specialty cases while building advanced clinical skills in a collaborative environment.

Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department has been recognized with the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award, honoring exceptional and innovative leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research.

Education Requirements

Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required

BSN or MSN preferred

Certification/Licensure Requirements

Registered Nurse license required

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire

NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN, PALS, and ACLS preferred

Experience Requirements

Prior RN experience preferred

Emergency Department experience preferred

Strong candidates with related acute care, critical care, intermediate care, trauma, cardiac, stroke, or med/surg experience are encouraged to apply

Hospital Details

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is the region's first Magnet hospital, a 525-bed medical center, a primary teaching facility, and home to the area's only Level I Trauma Center within a 126-mile region.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking RNs who thrive in a fast-paced setting, communicate effectively, demonstrate strong critical thinking, and are committed to delivering safe, patient-centered emergency care. Emergency Department experience is preferred, but motivated nurses who are ready to grow in emergency nursing are encouraged to apply.

Incentives and Support

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Sentara also offers career advancement opportunities, professional development resources, tuition assistance, certification support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Keywords

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Compensation

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

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/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.

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!

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