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Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Stepdown Unit-Days

Sentara Health·Norfolk, Virginia

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

The RN provides competent nursing care for patients on mechanical ventilators in a 16-bed step-down unit. Responsibilities include implementing the nursing process to maximize rehabilitation through respiratory care and mental stimulation.

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Critical Care Stepdown Unit - PVSU (Progressive Ventilator Stepdown Unit) Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Applicants! Please ask the recruiter for details.
  • Hours/Shift:
  • Full
  • Time (36 hr/week)
  • Overview: 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.
  • Department
  • Overview: The PVSU at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is an 16 bed step-down unit, specializing in treatment of patients on mechanical ventilators. Most patients admitted to PVSU come from an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). PVSU focuses on maximizing the rehabilitation while continuing to treat the cause of the illness. This goal is accomplished through intensive physical therapy, respiratory care and mental stimulation.
  • PVSU has a nurse/patient ratio of 3:1 based upon nursing acuity. Click on the lick to learn more about our

Unit

https://youtu.be/MsPFfEx7a7A New Grad RNs are Welcome to Apply! This unit welcomes new graduate nurses and experienced nurses moving into this specialty. The 11-week Transition to Practice program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in IMC areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice. 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 Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! keywords: #Indeed, #ZipRecruiter, Talroo-Nursing, Monster, IMCU, intermediate care, stepdown, new grads, progressive care unit, PCU .

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.

Requirements

Requires a degree or diploma in Registered Nursing and a valid RN license. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire, while a BSN or MSN is preferred.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Collaboration
  • Patient Education
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Knowledge
  • Nursing Process
  • Respiratory Care
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Physical Therapy Coordination

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Norfolk, 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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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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