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
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- rn license
- hire
About the employer
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,…
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.
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.
- 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