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Registered Nurse (RN) Sentara Heart Hospital Norfolk, VA

Sentara Health

Norfolk, Virginia

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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 31, 2026

What this might mean for you

Sentara Health is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the posting states

Base pay
$10000
Shift
Nights
Hiring employer
Sentara Health

Worth asking

  • Which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
  • What are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

About this role

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available Overview: Senatara Heart Hospital located in Norfolk, VA. is looking for Registered Nurses to join the team. 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. Sign-on Bonus available up to 20k Sentara Heart Hospital has openings in our C-IMCU, Cardiac Surgical Procedural IMCU, Cath Lab, Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Education: Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required) Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred) Certification/ Licensure: Virginia RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible. All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire. Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire Experience: (Varies by unit, apply today to connect with a recruiter) None required Previous healthcare experience (preferred) New Graduate Nurses Welcome
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New Graduate Nurses welcome to apply! Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience. At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications. The IMCU Residency program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career. Keywords: #INDEED, Talroo-Nursing, Step down, Cardiac RN, Telemetry Unit, IMCU, Medical Unit, New Graduate RN 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 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues may 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.

Skills for this role

Telemetry

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • rn license
  • hire

About the employer

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Sentara Health
Community Hospital

Sentara Health is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system serving communities across Virginia and North Carolina. In Elizabeth City, NC, Sentara operates Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, a brand-new hospital facility designed with safety, flow, quality, and service at its core,…

3.1 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Brand-new hospital facility with state-of-the-art design and Crisis Stabilization Unit
  • Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 for Resource Pool RNs and up to $20,000 for select ICU roles
  • Premium pay offered for Resource Pool RN positions

What reviewers flag

  • Resource Pool RNs must work across multiple assigned specialties, which may involve variable patient populations and workflows
  • Minimum 18 months of experience required for Resource Pool roles, limiting entry for new graduate nurses
  • Rural Northeastern North Carolina location may present lifestyle and amenity limitations for some candidates

Benefits: Sentara states it supports employees both at work and at home, and emphasizes a positive work environment through communication and collaboration. Sign-on bonuses of up to $15,000-$20,000 for qualifying candidates are confirmed for select nursing roles.

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Living in Norfolk, VA

Norfolk sits where the Elizabeth River meets the Chesapeake Bay, anchoring Virginia's coastal Hampton Roads region. Home to the world's largest naval base, this port city blends maritime energy with historic neighborhoods like Ghent, where tree-lined streets and local shops give nurses a welcoming home base between shifts.

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Metro price level · Norfolk area
97.9
2% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,321/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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