Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Stepdown Intermediate Care

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse for the Vascular Stepdown IMCU on 9 Kaufman. This 14-week assignment offers $70.00/hr for day shift, with no benefits.

The 9 Kaufman unit supports vascular surgery, telemetry and transplant patients; RNs work with LPNs, NCPs, UAs and CSAs. Must have 2+ years acute care RN experience and Virginia or Compact license, BLS and ACLS.

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Diploma in Nursing required.
• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for vascular surgery, telemetry and transplant patients on the IMCU.
• Maintain a 1:4 (sometimes 1:5) nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, NCPs, UAs and CSAs on the Surgical Specialty Team.

Skills

Telemetry

Vascular care

Acute care

Nurse communication

Education

Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Vascular Stepdown/Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) This position is for a Temporary Traveler.Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Stepdown Intermediate CareSentara Norfolk General Hospital - Norfolk, VA$70.00/hr pay rateTemporary Full Time14-week assignmentDay ShiftNo benefitsWhat we are:9 Kaufman is a 24-bed stepdown intermediate care unit that specializes in vascular surgery, telemetry and renal/pancreas transplant patients. 9 Kaufman is part of the Surgical Specialty Team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (SNGH). Staffing is comprised of RNs, LPNs, NCPs (nursing care partners) and UAs (unit ambassadors) and CSAs (clinical support associates).What we do:Some of 9 Kaufman's vascular surgeries include aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass surgeries and amputations. 9 Kaufman is an extension of the renal/pancreas transplant team to include the outpatient transplant center and all the nurses on 9 Kaufman are specially trained and can sit for the PCCN certification which we will help you obtain. All the beds on 9 Kaufman are monitored beds. 9 Kaufman cares for a variety of patients with telemetry needs, providing an environment conducive to extensive learning and skill development. You will be exposed to many types of patients on 9 Kaufman aiding in your ability to provide great care to anyone that chose Sentara Norfolk General Hospital to meet their healthcare needs.Nurse to patient ratio on 9 Kaufman is 1:4 sometimes 1:5EducationAssociates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field requiredCertification/LicensureVirginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standingBasic Life Support (BLS)ACLSNIH Stroke ScaleExperienceMust have 2 or more years of recent acute care hospital RN experienceBe 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: RN, Registered Nurse, Vascular, IMCU, Stepdown, Traveler, Contract, Norfolk, Monster, Talroo-Nursing, Indeed NursingSentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.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.