Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Sentara Hospitals; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; 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 hiring an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a full-time Swing shift (12 hours). The role requires 11am–11pm hours with on-call and every 3rd weekend rotation; orientation is 20 weeks for new grads and 11–13 weeks for experienced nurses.

The ED handles ~100 patients daily in a Level III Adult Trauma Center and is a certified Primary Stroke Center and STEMI Center with advanced certifications.

Qualifications

• RN degree or diploma required.
• Active RN license.
• ACLS and PALS required prior to orientation completion.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire; ENCP and TNCC within 1 year of hire.
• 2 years ER experience preferred; new grads considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care per the nursing process and standards of practice.
• Coordinate care, assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a fast-paced ED.
• Communicate with patients and providers to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Critical care

Communication with patients and teams

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nursing Degree/ Diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

City/State Williamsburg, VA

Work Shift Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This is a full-time Swing shift (12‑hr shift) position in Williamsburg, VA.

Hours: 11am to 11pm with required call and every 3rd weekend rotation.

Call: 24 hours of call within a 6‑week scheduling period.

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus for qualified candidates.

The Emergency Department has 29 beds, and six fast-track beds and sees an average of 100 patients per day. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has a Level III Adult Trauma Center designation from the Virginia Department of Health. Sentara's emergency physicians are board certified, and its nurses have advanced cardiac life support, trauma, and pediatric certifications. The hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and STEMI Center and has a Gold Level Geriatric ER.

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center holds the highest Patient Satisfaction Scores in Emergency Medicine at Sentara!

New Grad Orientation

New Graduates of an RN Program transitioning to the Emergency Department can expect a 20-week orientation.

Experienced Nurse Orientation

Experienced critical care nurses can expect an orientation period of 11-13 weeks on the unit.

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.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Registered nursing License (Required)
• ACLS required prior to completion of orientation
• PALS required prior to completion of orientation
• BLS required within 90 days of hire
• ENCP and TNCC required within 1 year of hire.

Experience

• 2 years of Emergency Room Experience (Preferred)
• New graduates will be considered
• Critical care experience in hospital required
• Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
• Communication with patients and providers

Keywords

ED RN, Emergency Nurse, ED Nurse, Critical Care, Acute care RN, Registered Nurse, CCRN

Compensation

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.

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: 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 may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

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.

Location

Williamsburg, VA

Contract

Full-time

Work Arrangements

Multiple shifts available. Swing shift (12‑hr shift). Hours: 11am to 11pm with required call and every 3rd weekend rotation. Call: 24 hours of call within a 6‑week scheduling period.

Hospital Information

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 f