Registered Nurse Vascular IMC - New Grads Welcome! (Days)

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to 15,000

Relocation assistance

Professional development resources

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Registered Nurses for our Vascular Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit (9K), home to Hampton Roads' only Level I Trauma Center.

Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Norfolk, VA. 9 Kaufman unit focuses on vascular surgery, telemetry, and renal/pancreas transplant care. New graduate RNs welcome; starting pay for new grads is $36.00/hour. Sign-on up to $15,000 and relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing is required.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• Students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Care for vascular stepdown/intermediate care patients on the 9 Kaufman unit.
• Work in telemetry and transplant care contexts as part of a collaborative team.
• Provide high-acuity nursing care in a fast-paced environment and support patient safety.

Education

Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing

BSN or MSN preferred

Students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Intermediate Care | Stepdown

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Registered Nurses for our Vascular Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit (9K), home to Hampton Roads' only Level I Trauma Center.

Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Norfolk, VA

Position Status: Full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift: Day or Night shift

Available Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Weekends: Every other weekend

Holiday Rotation: Required

Looking 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.

New Grad RNs are Welcome to Apply!

We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hour

Incentives and Support

• Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
• Qualified 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.

Education Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required
• BSN or MSN preferred
• Students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• Registered Nurse license required
• Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire

Experience Requirements

• Prior RN experience preferred
• Intermediate Care/Stepdown experience preferred
• Strong candidates with related acute care, intermediate care, cardiac, stroke, or med/surg experience are encouraged to apply
• New graduate RNs or experienced RNs with no acute care experience are encouraged to apply

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.