Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department (ED)

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reim

PTO and Sick Leave

Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Disability plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role supports an all-new ED, with shifts from 1:00pm to 1:00am in a Magnet-accredited facility that prioritizes safety, flow, and quality care for the community.

RN licensure and acute-care experience are preferred; BSN/MSN is a plus. Compensation includes base pay, incentives, and comprehensive benefits, with potential shift differentials.

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• BSN/MSN preferred for advancement.
• Patients and families deserve safe and compassionate care.

Skills

RN experience

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing

BSN or MSN preferred

Students completing accredited nursing program

Job description

City/State: Elizabeth City, NC

Work Shift: Second (Evenings)

Overview

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department (ED), experience preferred. Hours/Shift: Full-time, 1:00pm-1:00am Join a purpose-driven team in our brand-new Emergency Department, serving the heart of rural Northeastern North Carolina. Designed with safety, flow, quality, and service at its core, our facility includes a state-of-the-art Crisis Stabilization Unit—meeting the urgent needs of our behavioral health population with compassion and innovation. We are proud to share that we recently received Magnet® accreditation with distinction, reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. We are more than just a hospital—we are a community. We care for our neighbors, our surrounding counties, and everyone who walks through our doors. Our team is deeply rooted in this region, and every shift is a chance to make a difference where it matters most. We’re looking for motivated, engaged professionals ready to level up and grow with a supportive, forward-thinking team. Your future in emergency care starts here. Your impact starts now!

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
• Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.

Certification/Licensure

• Registered nursing License (Required)
• Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

• RN experience (strongly preferred)
• 1 year of acute care (preferred)
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Emergency Department, ED, Critical Care, Talroo–Nursing, ADN, BSN, MSN

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.

The base pay range for full-time employment is $36.00 - $36.00 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

• 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.

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.

For positions that are available as remote work, 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!