Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuroscience IMCU

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,146,000 - 174,819,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit on the day shift. The role offers a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for experienced RNs and a full-time, day-shift schedule.

The IMCU RN will provide skilled nursing care for neurosurgery, epilepsy, stroke and other neuroscience patients, collaborating with neurosurgeons and neurologists, and participating in a residency program for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or MSN (Preferred).
• Virginia RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.
• All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care in Neuroscience IMCU using nursing process.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons and neurologists to deliver patient care.
• Support residency program and training for new graduates.

Skills

Nursing

Critical Care

Neuroscience

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs!*

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit.

Sign On Bonus

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs!*

Shift

Full Time, Day Shift

Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit Description

Who We Are

We are a community of nurses and other disciplines who believe in the importance of camaraderie and teamwork. We share the same values, vision, and goals so that we can provide exceptional care to our neuroscience patients.

Who We Serve

We provide highly skilled care to the following types of neuroscience patients:

• Back and Neck surgical patients
• Epilepsy patients
• All neurosurgeries (brain, pituitary, etc.)
• Stroke patients (surgical and non-surgical)

What You Will Achieve

• The opportunity to work with top notched neurosurgeons and neurologists
• The opportunity to develop strong neuro skills that can help you prepare for the neuro ICU
• The opportunity to train in the epilepsy monitoring unit most importantly you will be part of a growing team that provides exceptional care to a specialized population of patients

Learn more about 5RP Neuro IMCU

http://www.youtube.com/shorts/gsgKzptygQ8

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

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.
• All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire

Experience

• None required
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
• New Graduate Nurses Welcome

New Graduate Nurses welcome to apply!

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. At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications. The IMCU Residency program combines practical skills with hands‑on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.

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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, standby/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 have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525‑bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.

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.