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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department (ED) Trauma Center - Nights (7p-7a)

Sentara Health·Norfolk, Virginia

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

Provide high-quality emergency and trauma care within a 53-bed Level I Trauma Center. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex medical emergencies, including cardiac, stroke, and critical care cases.

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available Overview

  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department | Level I Trauma Center Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Registered Nurses for our Emergency Department, home to Hampton Roads’ only Level I Trauma Center. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing emergency nursing team where clinical skill, teamwork, and purpose come together to make an immediate impact for patients and families across the region. *Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital –
  • Norfolk,
  • VA
  • Position
  • Status:
  • Full-time, 36 hours per week
  • Shift:
  • Night shift
  • Available
  • Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Weekends

  • Every other weekend availability required
  • Holiday
  • Rotation: Required Why Join the Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department? At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Emergency Department nurses care for patients in one of the region’s most advanced and fast-paced clinical environments. Our 53-bed Emergency Department is equipped to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, with approximately 10% of cases related to trauma. As part of a Level I Trauma Center, you will work alongside experienced emergency medicine providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality care when patients need it most. Nurses in this department gain exposure to complex emergency, trauma, cardiac, stroke, critical care, and specialty cases while building advanced clinical skills in a collaborative environment. Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department has been recognized with the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award, honoring exceptional and innovative leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research. Education Requirements Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required BSN or MSN preferred Students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered Certification/Licensure Requirements Registered Nurse license required Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN, PALS, and ACLS preferred Experience Requirements Prior RN experience preferred Emergency Department experience preferred Strong candidates with related acute care, critical care, intermediate care, trauma, cardiac, stroke, or med/surg experience are encouraged to apply Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is the region’s first Magnet hospital, a 525-bed medical center, a primary teaching facility, and home to the area’s only Level I Trauma Center within a 126-mile region. Who We’re Looking For We are seeking RNs who thrive in a fast-paced setting, communicate effectively, demonstrate strong critical thinking, and are committed to delivering safe, patient-centered emergency care. Emergency Department experience is preferred, but motivated nurses who are ready to grow in emergency nursing are encouraged to apply. Incentives and Support Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Sentara also offers career advancement opportunities, professional development resources, tuition assistance, certification support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Keywords

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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 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 Registered Nurse license and a degree or diploma in nursing, with a BSN or MSN preferred. BLS certification is required within 90 days, and prior emergency or acute care experience is preferred.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Critical Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Stroke Care
  • Acute Care
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Trauma Care
  • Cardiac Care
  • Emergency Nursing
  • Clinical Skill

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 110 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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