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Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 17 · New grads welcomed

License
RN license Registered nursing License (Required)Registered nursing License (Required)
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, 6-month residency Hours/Shift: Full-time, day shift 7a - 7p NEW GRADS WELCOME: $7500 Sign On Bonus Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency Program, designed s
License
Registered nursing License (Required)
License
Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
Certification
BLS required within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days
Education
Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
Education
Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.
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None required
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Department/Position
Your six-month RN application plan

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    Shortlist units

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  2. 4–6 months before

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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
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    Plan your license
Why start this early?

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What it pays

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
6-month residency

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.

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Sentara Health
Hospital
Sentara Virginia BEACH General Hospital
Address
1060 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23454
CMS rating
4 of 5 stars
Beds
239
Magnet
Designated since 2019

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
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  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

About this role

Posting details
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First (Days)

Overview

Sign On Bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates!

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit-3 East.

Overview

The 3East - Intermediate Care Unit at Sentara Virginia Beach General enjoys a supportive team environment and nurse patient ratio including a unit based nurse educator, team coordinator and manager. The unit has an active Partnership council and is currently involved with the hospital Magnet redesignation journey. All new grad RNs receive a 10 to 12-week clinical preceptorship as well as enrollment in the Transition to Practice Program. If you are seeking a fast paced, team based care environment- 3East is the place for you! The patient population on this unit may include: sepsis, hemorrhage, stroke, cardiac, trauma, post op, substance withdrawal, diabetic ketoacidosis.

Click here to see what the IMCU Staff has to say about working on their Unit.

https://youtu.be/Y4QONp2ipyQ

Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, RN, Registered Nurse, IMCU, Intermediate Care Unit, Stepdown, SDU, VB, Virginia Beach, ADN, BSN, MSN, Diploma, New Grad

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.
The posting’s own wording (2)

Hours/Shift

Full-time, day shift 7a - 7p

NEW GRADS WELCOME: $7500 Sign On Bonus

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. Are you looking to enter the specialties of Medical Surgical nursing, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency Care, the Operating room, or Women’s Health?

Available across all 12 Sentara hospitals, this immersive program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required) Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred) Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.

Certification/Licensure

Registered nursing License (Required) Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License. BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

None required

Department/Position

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.

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

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.

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What's around it?

Sentara Virginia BEACH General Hospital · Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$1,714/mo
Household income
$92,968/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Virginia Beach, VA

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