Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403b with employer match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for the night shift (7p–7a). This full-time role offers a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates and requires ADN with BSN preferred, an active RN license in Virginia, and at least 2 years hospital experience.

The ED emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to ED patients.
• Administer medications and treatments and evaluate patient responses.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and post-discharge care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Emergency nursing

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Third (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

Full time - Nights 36 hours per week - 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

The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process.

In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

The RN is expected to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence-based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, you will work tirelessly to ensure each patient's comfort, dignity, and well-being while fostering trust and a sense of security. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving healthcare practices, and dedication to promoting the mission and values of the healthcare organization.

Responsible for performing competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by clinical area(s). Exhibits sound knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.

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.

For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants. We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hour.

Keywords

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

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 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.

Benefits

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 -