Registered Nurse Vascular IMC Stepdown (Days or Nights)

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

PCCN certification support

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the Vascular Intermediate Care Unit (nine Kaufman) in Norfolk, VA. This 9-bed stepdown unit focuses on vascular surgery, telemetry, and transplant care, with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio and opportunities for advance training and PCCN certification.

Shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., with 36 hours per week and every-other-weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients on a 24-bed vascular stepdown unit with telemetry
• Support renal/pancreas transplant care as part of the Surgical Specialty Team
• Engage in training and pursue PCCN certification as encouraged by the unit

Job description

Overview

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available Overview: 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. *Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance*. 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 centre 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.