Sentara Health·Elizabeth City, North Carolina
The Registered Nurse will provide care in the Emergency Department, focusing on quality patient outcomes and safety. The role involves working in a newly designed facility that addresses the urgent needs of the community.
This position is eligible for a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus! Please ask the recruiter for details. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department (ED), experience preferred.
Hours/Shift: Fulltime, Swing Shifts Join a purpose-driven team in our brand-new Emergency Department, serving the heart of rural Northeastern North Carolina. Designed with safety, flow, quality, and service at its core, our facility includes a state-of-the-art Crisis Stabilization Unit—meeting the urgent needs of our behavioral health population with compassion and innovation. 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. We’re looking for motivated, engaged professionals ready to level up and grow with a supportive, forward-thinking team. Your future in emergency care starts here. Your impact starts now! 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 RN experience (strongly preferred) 1 year of acute care (preferred)
Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Emergency Department, ED, Critical Care, Talroo–Nursing, ADN, BSN, MSN
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.
Candidates must have a degree or diploma in Registered Nursing, with a preference for a BSN or MSN. RN experience is strongly preferred, along with a valid nursing license and BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Market context
North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.