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Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit

Sentara Health·Virginia Beach, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit, managing conditions such as sepsis, stroke, and cardiac issues. Collaborate with a supportive team including nurse educators and coordinators within a fast-paced hospital environment.

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift 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.
  • 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
  • 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 .

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 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.

Requirements

Requires a degree or diploma in Registered Nursing and a valid RN license, with BLS certification required within 90 days. A BSN or MSN is preferred, and new graduates are welcome and eligible for a residency program.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Critical Care
  • Stroke Care
  • BLS
  • Trauma Care
  • Sepsis Management
  • Emergency Care
  • Cardiac Care
  • Post-Op Care
  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Clinical Preceptorship
  • Substance Withdrawal Management
  • Step Down Unit Care
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis Management
  • Intermediate Care Nursing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Posted
Jul 21, 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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Market context

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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