Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Vent Stepdown

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a Temporary Registered Nurse Traveler for a Critical Care Stepdown Unit (PVSU) on a day shift, full-time temporary assignment.

The role requires 2+ years in acute care with vents/trachs, VA or Compact license, BLS and ACLS; NIH Stroke Scale preferred, $75/hr, 14 weeks, no benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in Nursing required.
• Virginia or Compact multi-state license in good standing required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and admit patients to the unit and conduct rounds checks.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Communicate with family members about care plans.
• Provide overall care and ensure patient safety on the unit.
• Collaborate with the care team to deliver high-quality ICU stepdown care.

Skills

Travel nursing

Critical care

Ventilator management

Education

Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in Nursing

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Temporary Registered Nurse Traveler for a Critical Care Stepdown Unit - PVSU (Progressive Ventilator Stepdown Unit), full time Temp Day shift!

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PVSU (Progressive Ventilator Stepdown Unit)

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Norfolk, VA

• $75.00/hr pay rate
• Temporary Full Time
• 14-week assignment
• Day Shift
• No benefits

Education

• Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field required

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale

Experience

• Requires two or more years of hospital in-patient acute care hospital experience including experience with Vents and Trachs.

As aRegistered Nursewith Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Clickhere to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare.

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Sentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.

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.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.