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Registered Nurse - Level 1 Emergency Department

Sentara Hospitals

Norfolk, Virginia

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 25

Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
ER
License
RN licenseRegistered Nurse license required
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse license required
License
Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days
Certification
Sentara also offers career advancement opportunities, professional development resources, tuition assistance, certification support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
Certification
Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, ED, Emergency Room, ER, Trauma, Level I Trauma Center, Critical Care, Acute Care, CEN, TCRN, TNCC, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, Sentara Norfolk General, Talroo-Nursing, Monster, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, #LI-SM1
Education
Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required
Education
Students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered
Experience
Strong candidates with related acute care, critical care, intermediate care, trauma, cardiac, stroke, or med/surg experience are encouraged to apply
Experience
Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Also asks
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is the region’s first Magnet hospital, a 525-bed medical center, a primary teaching facility, and home to the area’s only Level I Trauma Center within a 126-mile region.
Also asks
Who We’re Looking For
Also asks
We are seeking RNs who thrive in a fast-paced setting, communicate effectively, demonstrate strong critical thinking, and are committed to delivering safe, patient-centered emergency care.
Also asks
Incentives and Support
Also asks
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
Also asks
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as
Also asks
shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Preferred

Certification
NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN, PALS, and ACLS preferred
Education
BSN or MSN preferred
Experience
Prior RN experience preferred
Experience
Emergency Department experience preferred
Experience
Emergency Department experience is preferred, but motivated nurses who are ready to grow in emergency nursing are encouraged to apply.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Norfolk staff RN payNorfolk staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $42/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $42/hr, across 166 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$20,000

The workplace

Sentara Hospitals
Hiring organization

Your fit

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On your path

Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.

Original listing

Posted on Sentara Hospitals’ careers page.

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Work shift
Weekend Nights

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department | Level I Trauma Center Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Registered Nurses for our Emergency Department, home to Hampton Roads’ only Level I Trauma Center. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing emergency nursing team where clinical skill, teamwork, and purpose come together to make an immediate impact for patients and families across the region. Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA Position Status: Full-time, 36 hours per week Shift: Weekend Night shift

Available Hours

7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Weekends: Every weekend Holiday Rotation: Required Why Join the Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department? At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Emergency Department nurses care for patients in one of the region’s most advanced and fast-paced clinical environments.

Our 53-bed Emergency Department is equipped to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, with approximately 10% of cases related to trauma . As part of a Level I Trauma Center, you will work alongside experienced emergency medicine providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality care when patients need it most. Nurses in this department gain exposure to complex emergency, trauma, cardiac, stroke, critical care, and specialty cases while building advanced clinical skills in a collaborative environment.

Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department has been recognized with the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award , honoring exceptional and innovative leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research .

Education Requirements

Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required BSN or MSN preferred Students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered Certification/Licensure Requirements Registered Nurse license required Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN, PALS, and ACLS preferred Experience Requirements Prior RN experience preferred Emergency Department experience preferred Strong candidates with related acute care, critical care, intermediate care, trauma, cardiac, stroke, or med/surg experience are encouraged to apply Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is the region’s first Magnet hospital, a 525-bed medical center, a primary teaching facility, and home to the area’s only Level I Trauma Center within a 126-mile region. Who We’re Looking For We are seeking RNs who thrive in a fast-paced setting, communicate effectively, demonstrate strong critical thinking, and are committed to delivering safe, patient-centered emergency care. Emergency Department experience is preferred, but motivated nurses who are ready to grow in emergency nursing are encouraged to apply.

Incentives and Support Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Sentara also offers career advancement opportunities, professional development resources, tuition assistance, certification support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, ED, Emergency Room, ER, Trauma, Level I Trauma Center, Critical Care, Acute Care, CEN, TCRN, TNCC, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, Sentara Norfolk General, Talroo-Nursing, Monster, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, #LI-SM1

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as

  • shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues 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.

What's around it?

In Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$1,321/mo
Household income
$66,109/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Norfolk, VA

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