Registered Nurse, Vascular IMCU

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Vascular Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit (9K). This full-time role is 36 hours per week on the night shift, with weekends required, in a high-acuity unit specializing in vascular surgery, telemetry, and transplant care.

The team emphasizes collaboration, hands-on skill development, and PCCN certification support. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 and relocation assistance may be available to eligible

Qualifications

• Full-time position
• 36 hours per week
• Night shift, weekends required (Fri–Sun)
• Unit focuses on vascular surgery, telemetry, and transplant care

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Weekend Nights

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: Night shift - WEEKENDS Only (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)

Available Hours:

7:0 p.m. – 7:0 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!

This unit welcomes new graduate nurses and experienced nurses moving into this specialty. The 11‑week Transition to Practice program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in IMC areas.