Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center is seeking a registered nurse (RN) to join the Critical Care Unit. This role focuses on medical/surgical ICU and cardiothoracic care with a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

The position requires an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and an RN license. New graduates may participate in a 10-week Transition to Practice with a 6-month residency to support clinical growth.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure and nursing degree.
• Experience in medical/surgical ICU and cardiothoracic care preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and nursing process knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care in the ICU using the nursing process.
• Monitor patient health, administer medications, and coordinate with care team.
• Support transition to practice through the Nurse Residency program.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

ICU Experience

Patient Care

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

RN License (Required)

Job description

Sentara RMH Medical Center is hiring a registered nurse for the Critical Care Unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or an interest in providing care for medical/surgical ICU patients and cardiothoracic surgical patients.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000. Relocation assistance provided to those who meet the specified criteria.

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree - Nursing (Required)

Certification/Licensure

Registered Nurse License (Required)

Experience

Previous acute care experience (Preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for performing 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.

Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency Program

This 10-week TTP program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in Medical-Surgical areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.

Program includes:

• Formal delivery of fundamental critical care nursing concepts and standards via foundational ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)) modules blended with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs
• Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines as recommended by the AACN
• Hands-on experience in the intensive care unit alongside a trained nurse preceptor
• Opportunity to share your experiences/networking with peers in a safe, protected environment
• A series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses

Keywords: #indeed, Critical Care Nurse, Staff RN, Registered Nurse, Direct Care , Acute Care