Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance ($5,250/year)

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit at Virginia Beach General Hospital. This role includes participation in a dynamic Nurse Residency Program aimed at new graduate RNs. You will join a supportive team focused on high-quality patient care.

Key qualifications include a Degree or Diploma in Nursing, a required RN License, and the ability to fulfill BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment. The position offers various benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• New graduates are welcomed with a Nurse Residency Program.
• Registered Nursing License is required.
• BLS certification is required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit.
• Participate in the hospital Magnet redesignation journey.
• Engage in a clinical preceptorship and Transition to Practice Program.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing

Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) or MSN

Job description

Overview

Sign On Bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates! Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit-3 East.

Location & Shift

City/State: Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift: Third (Nights)

Hours/Shift: Full-time, night shift 7p - 7a

New Graduates Welcome

Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6‑month Nurse Residency Program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience. All new graduates are automatically enrolled—no extra paperwork or applications.

Program covers specialties: Medical Surgical nursing, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency Care, Operating room, Women’s Health. Available across 12 Sentara hospitals.

Education

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

Certification / Licensure

• Registered Nursing License (Required)
• Students in process of obtaining RN License
• BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

• None required

Department / Position Overview

The 3East - Intermediate Care Unit enjoys a supportive team environment and nurse patient ratio with unit-based nurse educator, team coordinator and manager. The unit participates in hospital Magnet redesignation journey. All new grad RNs receive a 10‑12 week clinical preceptorship and enrollment in Transition to Practice Program.

Patient population may include: sepsis, hemorrhage, stroke, cardiac, trauma, post‑op, substance withdrawal, diabetic ketoacidosis.

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 earn annual discretionary bonus if criteria met

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce.