Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Stepdown Unit
Sentara Health, Norfolk, VA, United States
Overview
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Stepdown Unit – PVSU (Progressive Ventilator Stepdown Unit). The position is full‑time, day shift.
Qualified applicants are eligible for up to a $15,000 sign‑on bonus. New graduate RNs are invited to apply. The unit offers an 11‑week Transition to Practice program followed by a comprehensive 6‑month residency program to support your transition into intermediate care practice.
The PVSU is a 16‑bed step‑down unit specializing in care for patients on mechanical ventilators with a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 3:1.
Responsibilities
Assess and admit patients to the unit.
Perform rounding checks and provide ongoing patient care.
Administer medications and manage patient medication schedules.
Communicate with patients’ families regarding care plans.
Assume overall responsibility for the care of assigned patients.
Benefits
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
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all 30,000+ employees.
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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Stepdown Unit – PVSU (Progressive Ventilator Stepdown Unit). The position is full‑time, day shift.
Qualified applicants are eligible for up to a $15,000 sign‑on bonus. New graduate RNs are invited to apply. The unit offers an 11‑week Transition to Practice program followed by a comprehensive 6‑month residency program to support your transition into intermediate care practice.
The PVSU is a 16‑bed step‑down unit specializing in care for patients on mechanical ventilators with a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 3:1.
Responsibilities
Assess and admit patients to the unit.
Perform rounding checks and provide ongoing patient care.
Administer medications and manage patient medication schedules.
Communicate with patients’ families regarding care plans.
Assume overall responsibility for the care of assigned patients.
Benefits
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
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all 30,000+ employees.
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