Registered Nurse, CICU

Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)! 

Shift:   Full Time Nights

$20,000 Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available for Qualified Candidates! 

The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs. 

Cardiac ICU Unit Description:
10 Bed Unit on the 2nd floor of Sentara Heart Hospital
Patient population includes Cardiac patients (not surgical), pulmonary hypertension, heart attack, heart failure, sepsis, and this unit is the MRT for the Heart Hospital. 

Experience:  ICU experience, or 1 year of Intermediate - Stepdown level of care with cardiac knowledge, 2 years of Medical/Surgical experience, PCU or ED. 

Education: 

Diploma RN, associate degree RN, bachelor’s degree RN, or master’s degree RN.  

All Direct Care RNs are required to have BLS within 90 days of hire and ACLS within 1 year of hire. 

Virginia RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.

Nurse Transition to Practice Program:

At Sentara, we are committed to ensuring our nurses thrive from the very beginning of their journey. To support this, all nurses new to critical care will participate in our comprehensive 12-week Transition to Practice program. This program is designed to blend practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentorship, equipping you with the confidence and expertise needed to excel in your critical care nursing career.

Our Transition to Practice program features a mix of classroom teaching methodologies and a preceptor-based unit orientation. You will engage in 8 sessions that include live simulations, case studies, and problem-based learning. These sessions cover essential topics such as critical care patient assessment and documentation, respiratory and cardiac care, vasoactive medications, hemodynamics and invasive monitoring, neurological care, post-operative and procedural care, GI/renal systems, ACLS mega code, sedation, analgesia, neuromuscular blockade, and effective communication with providers and families.

Trauma 1 Level Care and Team Culture at Sentara:

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is one of just five Level 1 trauma centers in Virginia.  It is home to the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, a teaching facility, the region’s first Magnet® hospital and nationally ranked heart program at the Sentara Heart Hospital.

Nurses in a Level 1 trauma center are exposed to the most critically ill and injured patients, often dealing with complex, life-threatening conditions. This experience sharpens your nursing ability to rapidly assess, prioritize, and enhances critical thinking and decision-making skills.

As a Registered Nurse at Sentara, you'll not only have the chance to advance your career but also to make a meaningful impact by improving health every day in our vibrant community. With a wide range of specialties available, you can develop and enhance your nursing skills in areas that interest you most. If you're interested in advancing your career, there are opportunities for leadership roles and specialized care across the Sentara system. In this role, your primary responsibilities include assessing and admitting patients, conducting regular checks, administering medications, communicating with family members, and overseeing the overall care of your patients. You'll experience exceptional teamwork, with everyone collaborating to provide the highest quality care for our patients.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks

For more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE!

Be 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!

Sentara 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.

Registered Nurses CLICK HERE to chat with a Sentara Recruiter
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