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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg

Sentara Health·Norfolk, Virginia

$65 - $65/hr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·2-5 yrs
·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

Provide nursing care for a 24-bed Med/Surg Hematology unit, treating patients with conditions such as CHF, COPD, Sepsis, and chronic blood disorders. Perform specialized procedures including wound vac management, telemetry monitoring, and high-risk medication infusions.

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara leigh hospital, located in norfolk, virginia is hiring a temporary rn internal traveler for their 24 bed med/Surg - Hematology unit located on the 5th floor - 5 west!

Travel Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Hematology Unit

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital - Norfolk, VA
  • $65.00/hr pay rate
  • Temporary Full Time
  • 14-week assignment
  • Night Shift
  • No benefits
  • Education
  • Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field required
  • Certification/Licensure
  • Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale
  • Experience
  • Must have two or more years of current acute care hospital RN experience.

Department Overview

This is a brand new state of the art 24 bed unit that offers a wide variety of medical diagnosis from CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Stroke, end of life to name a few, with specialty in caring for those with chronic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell. You will also become very knowledgeable in procedures such as wound vacs, high risk medication infusions, telemetry, trach care, chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, etc.

5 to 6

  • 1 Patient to Nurse ratio
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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
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977.
  • Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage.
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services.
  • Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery.
  • We are also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won’t heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.

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.

Requirements

Requires a nursing degree and a valid Virginia or Compact Multi-State License. Candidates must have at least two years of current acute care hospital RN experience and BLS and NIH Stroke Scale certifications.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Stroke Care
  • Telemetry
  • Acute Care Nursing
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Chest Tubes
  • Wound Vacs
  • Trach Care
  • Hematology Care
  • High Risk Medication Infusions

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$65 - $65/hr
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sentara Health

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest...

Salary listed on 109 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Virginia nursing roles remain in steady demand

In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.

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