Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit (Stepdown)

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Free parking and shuttle service

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Nurse Residency programs

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our 24-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), caring for higher-acuity neuro, cardiac, respiratory, renal, and post-op patients. The magnet-designated unit emphasizes teamwork and professional growth.

This role supports transition-to-practice programs and mentorship, with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based patient care and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care as per nursing process and standards of practice.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Education

BSN or MSN

Nursing degree/diploma

Student in accredited program

Job description

Take your nursing career to the next level with a team that truly values skill, compassion, and growth. Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU),

About the unit:

The IMCU is a 24 bed unit that provides care for higher acuity patients in neuro, cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and renal. Typical patients include respiratory failure/congestive heart failure, chronic trached ventilator patients, stroke and seizure patients, MI cardiac patients, Renal hemodialysis, and post op surgical patients with extensive wounds such as decubs, VAT's, ortho, and ostomy. We are a magnet designated facility that is committed to working together as a team to provide quality healthcare.

Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?

• Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment.
• Free parking and shuttle service
• Paid time off and tuition assistance
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence
• Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!

Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:

Unique 6-Month Program Includes:

• No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
• General Nursing Orientation
• Specialty Clinical Track Residency
• Professional Development Sessions
• Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform 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

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

Certification/Licensure

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

Experience

• None required
• 1 year of acute care (preferred)
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred)