Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Sentara Health Plans; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach seeks an RN for weekend night shifts in the Emergency Department. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and deliver treatments while providing compassionate education to families. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team ensures safe, evidence-based care around the clock.

Required ADN; BSN preferred. Virginia license with BLS within 90 days; ACLS/PALS/ENPC within 1 year. Two years hospital experience, ED preferred.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN or higher preferred.
• Virginia or compact RN license in good standing; BLS within 90 days; ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire.
• 2 years nursing experience in a hospital setting; ED experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver treatments and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients and families; advocate for best outcomes; ensure safety and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education to patients/families

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift Weekend Nights Overview

Come join the Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Emergency Department, who was recently recognized with the 2025 ENA Lantern Award. A Distinction given to fewer than 100 EDs nationwide. The Lantern Award recognizes departments that demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient care, and staff well-being. Up to a $20,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified candidates! SHIFT: Permanent Weekend Nights - Friday to Sunday 7p-7a

Unit Description

The Sentara Princess Anne Hospital provides exceptional emergency care to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week with expert staff, cutting-edge technology and specialty services, including: Board-certified emergency physicians Emergency nurses certified in advanced cardiac life support, trauma and pediatric certifications Pediatric-trained team to treat children of all ages Overnight observation rooms for children and a separate family-friendly waiting area Seamless connection to easily accessible radiology department Landing pad for Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance to ensure quicker treatment in emergency situations

Job Description

Sentara is a career destination for professional nursing. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care in a dynamic healthcare setting. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, delivering treatments, and supporting patients and families with education and compassionate service. The RN collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress, make clinical adjustments, and advocate for the best patient outcomes, ensuring safety and adherence to evidence-based practices.

Education

ADN required, BSN or higher preferred.

Certification

Virginia or compact multistate RN (Registered Nurse) license in good standing. BLS within 90 days of hire. ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire

Experience

2 years Nursing Experience in a hospital setting. RN Experience in the ED highly preferred.

Keywords

Talroo-Nursing, Registered Nurse, Full Time, Emergency RN. Emergency Department, ER, ED .

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.

Hospital Overview

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program. 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. 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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!