Registered Nurse - ICU Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Elizabeth City, NC
RN
Sign-on bonusPosted Jun 18
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Nurse to patient
- 1:2–1:3
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
stated in this posting
Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
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About this role
*Sentara Albemarle Medical Center* is looking for motivated *ICU RN* ready to level up and grow with a supportive, forward-thinking team in Elizabeth City, NC.
*Why choose the ICU Dept at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center?*
*Ratios are 1:2 sometimes flexing up to 1:3*
*This position is eligible for up to a $20,000 Sign-on bonus for Qualified Applicants!*
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Join Our ICU Family – Where Your Voice Matters and Your Growth Matters More!
Looking for more than just a job? Come be part of our 10-bed Medical-Surgical ICU, a close-knit, high-performing team that feels more like family than coworkers. Here, you're not just filling a shift — you're making a difference.
We believe in open communication, shared decision-making, and amplifying every voice on the team. Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or just starting your critical care journey, your ideas, input, and experiences are valued every day.
You'll care for a diverse range of medical and surgical patients, sharpening your critical thinking skills in an environment that encourages learning, mentorship, and professional growth. From expanding your clinical skills to pursuing leadership roles, we’re here to support your career goals every step of the way. We are proud to share that we recently received Magnet® accreditation with distinction, reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes.
We are more than just a hospital—we are a community. We care for our neighbors, our surrounding counties, and everyone who walks through our doors. Our team is deeply rooted in this region, and every shift is a chance to make a difference where it matters most.
*Job Description Summary*
The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
Click https://youtu.be/ImqEzvkewIU to learn about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare.
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Requirements
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- Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school
*Company Overview* Sentara is dedicated to its mission of improving health every day. In addition to delivering exceptional healthcare services, Sentara collaborates with community organizations to address social determinants of health and enhance overall quality of life.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- *
- Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school
Benefits highlights
- Sign-on bonus
- Dental
- Vision
Place
- City
- Elizabeth City, NC
- Median rent
- $1,117/mo
- Local household income
- $52,141/yr
- State price level
- 6% below the national average
- Address
- 3050 Halstead Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
North Carolina index 94.3, where 100 is the national average.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina, sits along the Pasquotank River in the state's northeast corner, earning its nickname as the 'Harbor of Hospitality.' This small waterfront community offers a laid-back pace, a walkable historic downtown, and easy access to the Outer Banks. It's a practical choice for nurses who prefer quieter living with genuine Southern charm and outdoor recreation nearby.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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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,…
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