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Research Nurse

Sentara Health

Norfolk, Virginia

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Posted Aug 1, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 7, 2026

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Sentara Health is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

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Base pay
$10000
Shift
Days

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City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Research Nurse. The Research Nurse manages and coordinates all aspects of conducting clinical trials, both clinically and administratively. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of protocol requirements to ensure that studies are properly conducted in conformance with the protocol guidelines, departmental standards, and good clinical practices set forth by federal regulations. Sound conduct of the clinical trial including recruitment, screening, enrollment and follow-up of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements. Maintenance of accurate and complete documentation of related regulatory documents. Participates in writing, presenting, and publishing results of studies. As the primary resource for the protocols, will act as liaison between the Investigators, the institutional review board (IRB), and the Sponsor. Education: Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN 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. Specialty certification Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA CCRP or ACRP-CP) or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) is required within 3 years of employment. Experience: 2 years of nursing or research experience required. Keywords: #ZIP, Critical Care nurse, Heart, Cardiac RN, Cath Lab Nurse, Monster, Talroo-Nursing, RN EP Lab 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

clinical trial managementprotocol compliancepatient recruitmentpatient screeningsubject enrollmentsubject follow-upregulatory documentationIRB liaisongood clinical practicesstudy presentation and publication

Certifications

BLSSOCRA CCRPACRP-CPCCRC

Requirements

  • Virginia RN License or Compact/Multi-State Eligible
  • BLS within 90 days of hire
  • Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA CCRP or ACRP-CP) or CCRC required within 3 years of employment
  • employment
  • nursing or research experience required

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

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
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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

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