Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Dept - (Part-Time)

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Family care and parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department (Third Shift/Nights). The RN will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care to diverse populations, conducting assessments, designing care plans, and administering medications with a focus on safety and continuity of care.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, monitor vital signs, and document care in accordance with standards.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN or higher preferred.
• Virginia or compact multistate 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.
• RN ED experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and design care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor responses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and post‑discharge care.
• Document care accurately and adhere to standards.
• Uphold patient safety and evidence‑based protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

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.

City/State: Virginia Beach, VA
Work Shift: Third (Nights)

Unit Description

• 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 required.
• RN Experience in the ED highly preferred.

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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• 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 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.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in 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.