Registered Nurse- Level 1 Emergency Department

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA, is hiring full-time Registered Nurses for its Emergency Department, home to Hampton Roads’ only Level I Trauma Center. The department offers a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with a 53-bed ED and exposure to trauma, stroke, cardiac, and critical care cases.

Qualified candidates will have RN licensure, BLS, and a commitment to patient-centered care; BSN or MSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license required; BLS within 90 days of hire.
• NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN, PALS, ACLS preferred.
• Emergency Department experience preferred; strong critical thinking needed.
• Rapid decision-making and teamwork in a Level I Trauma Center.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency care in a Level I Trauma Center.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for trauma, stroke, and cardiac cases.
• Provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced ED environment.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Emergency nursing experience

Education

Registered Nursing degree or diploma

BSN or MSN preferred

Job description

# **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 $15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance\\*****Location:** Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA**Position Status:** Full-time, 36 hours per week**Shift:** Second shift**Available Hours:**1:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.**Weekends:** Every other weekend**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* Students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered**Certification/Licensure Requirements*** Registered Nurse license required* Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered* 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**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: RN, Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, ED, Emergency Room, ER, Trauma, Level I Trauma Center, Critical Care, Acute Care, CEN, TCRN, TNCC, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, Sentara Norfolk General, Talroo-Nursing, Monster, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, #LI-SM1We 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.