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

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Career advancement opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for the Vascular Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit (9 Kaufman) in Norfolk, VA. This 36-hour/week role covers night shifts 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

on a Magnet hospital with a focus on vascular surgery, telemetry, and transplant care. You will join a collaborative team providing specialized care, mentorship, and opportunities for PCCN certification while supporting high-acuity patients in a 24-bed unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or MSN preferred.
• Registered Nurse license required (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• ONS/ONCC certification or Sentara-approved Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and quality initiatives on the unit.
• Direct and mentor nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Provide high-acuity vascular/telemetry care and participate in transplant-related care.
• Collaborate with transplant program and outpatient center to support patients through treatment stages.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Clinical leadership

Safety focus

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

BSN required or MSN preferred

RN license

BLS within 90 days

Oncology Certification (ONS/ONCC) or Sentara chemo provider card within 6 months

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftMultiple shifts availableOverview:Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Coordinator – Vascular Intermediate Care | StepdownSentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for our Vascular Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit (9K), home to Hampton Roads’ only Level I Trauma Center.Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VAPosition Status: Full-time, 36 hours per weekShift: Night shiftAvailable Hours:7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.Weekends: Every other weekendHoliday Rotation: RequiredLooking for a nursing opportunity where you can sharpen your clinical skills, work with a highly collaborative team, and make a meaningful impact every shift? 9 Kaufman is a 24-bed stepdown intermediate care unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital specializing in vascular surgery, telemetry, and renal/pancreas transplant care. As part of the Surgical Specialty Team, our unit brings together RNs, LPNs, Nursing Care Partners, Unit Ambassadors, and Clinical Support Associates who work side by side to deliver exceptional patient care.Why 9 Kaufman?On 9 Kaufman, you’ll care for a diverse patient population and gain hands-on experience with complex vascular procedures such as aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass surgeries, and amputations. The unit also serves as an extension of our renal/pancreas transplant program, partnering closely with the outpatient transplant center to support patients through critical stages of care. Every bed is monitored, giving nurses the opportunity to strengthen telemetry skills while expanding their expertise in surgical specialty and transplant nursing.We are committed to helping nurses grow professionally. Nurses on 9 Kaufman receive specialized training and are supported in pursuing PCCN certification, creating an environment where learning, confidence, and career advancement are part of the culture.Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4. If you’re ready to build advanced clinical skills in a supportive, high-acuity stepdown environment, 9 Kaufman is a place where you can grow, contribute, and thrive.Education RequirementsBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferredCertification/Licensure RequirementsRegistered Nurse license requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hireOncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara-approved Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card required within 6 months of hireExperience Requirements18 months RN experience requiredDemonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. Increase staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is the region’s first Magnet hospital, a 525-bed medical center, a primary teaching facility, and home to the area’s only Level I Trauma Center within a 126-mile region.Incentives and SupportQualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Sentara also offers career advancement opportunities, professional development resources, tuition assistance, certification support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.Keyword: #ZipRecruiter, Talroo - Nursing, registered nurse, RN, vascular, intermediate care, stepdown, IMCU, Monster, LinkedIn, BSN, MSN, ASN, medical-surgical, med/surg, telemetry, new grad RN, PCCN, aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass surgeries, amputations, renal/pancreas transplant, #LI-SM1, surgical, UC, Unit Coordinator, Nurse Supervisor, Charge Nurse, Nurse ManagerWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $47.42 - $68.63 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.