Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Trauma ICU. The 16-bed unit handles complex vascular, transplant and general surgical care with a focus on critical care and evidence-based practice.

Shifts include Nights 7p-7a or rotating schedules. Minimum RN licensure is required; BSN/MSN preferred. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing License (Required)
• BSN or MSN preferred or in progress

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for ICU surgical trauma patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

RN license (Required)

BSN/MSN preferred

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftMultiple shifts availableOverview:Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a level one trauma center, is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit.Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Applicants! Please ask the recruiter for details.Hours/Shift: Full Time (36 hours per week)/Nights 7p-7a or Rotating 7a-7p and 7p-7aOverview: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.Department Overview:16 bed unitNorfolk General Hospital is the only Sentara Facility that performs Kidney/Pancreas Transplants and complex vascular surgeries.Immediate surgical recovery of Kidney and Pancreas Transplant.General Surgical Patients requiring ICU.Management of patients requiring mechanical ventilation.Management of patients requiring CRRT and hemo-dialysis.Vascular: lower extremity revascularization, Abdominal Aortic Aneurism, Mesenteric Artery Repair, EVAR, TEVAR, Lower extremity bypass, revascularization, Carotid Endarectomy and Carotid Stent, EKOS- treatment for DVTs, Medical management of AAA’s and dissections.GeneralPatient Population Served: Adult medical and surgical patients requiring intensive nursing care.Average length of stay 2-3 days, complex patients may be there >30days.EducationDegree 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/LicensureRegistered nursing License (Required)Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.BLS required within 90 days of hireExperienceMinimum of 1 year emergency, intermediate care, intensive care or med/surg nursingBe a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!keywords: Talroo-Nursing, #Zip Recruiter, critical care, ICU, intensive care, surgical trauma ICU, vascularWe 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.