Registered Nurse Intermediate Care Stepdown Days

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Cardiac/Stroke Unit. This full-time, day-shift role (645A–715P) includes rotating weekends and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.

The unit provides specialized care for cardiac conditions and stroke, with opportunities for transition-to-practice programs, mentoring, and professional development within a Magnet-recognized hospital.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing Program
• BSN or MSN preferred
• BLS within 90 days of hire
• Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire
• NIH within 1 year of hire
• Acute care nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Collaborate with care teams to support stroke and cardiac patients

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

Telemetry monitoring

Education

BSN preferred

Diploma or RN program

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS within 1 year

NIH certification within 1 year

Job description

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

Williamsburg, Virginia

Registered Nurse

Acute Cardiac/Stroke Unit.

Full Time

Day Shift

Hours: 645A to 715P with rotating weekend schedule.

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates!

TheAcute Cardiac/Stroke Unit(3 South) at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center provides specialized care for patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions, including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators, post‑coronary interventions, post‑ablation care, and myocardial infarctions. The unit also manages pre‑and post‑catheterization patients, as well as those experiencing acute stroke.

Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:

Unique 6-Month Program Includes:

• No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
• General Nursing Orientation
• Specialty Clinical Track Residency
• Professional Development Sessions
• Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptor

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.

Education

• Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing Program
• BSN or MSN preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire
• NIH within 1 year of hire

Experience

• Acute care nursing experience preferred
• Background in Stroke or Telemetry preferred
• New Grad RNs welcome

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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 Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center. The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and “smart” operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet® recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.