Sentara Health·Woodbridge, Virginia
The Registered Nurse provides competent nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation of care. They are responsible for performing clinical duties in the emergency department while maintaining professional standards of practice and collaboration.
BSN or MSN preferred.
Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty; Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire; Emergency Care - ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire; Oncology Care ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire.
Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire.
Inpatient Pediatrics.
PALS within 6 months of hire.
All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.
Education RN-Associate's Degree OR RN-Bachelor's Degree OR RN-Diploma OR RN-Master's Degree OR RN-Doctorate Degree Certification/Licensure Registered Nurse (RN) License - Compact/Multi-State License OR Registered Nurse (RN) License - Single State – Virginia Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Experience Must be scheduled to graduate and obtain RN licensure prior to the August 9 start date Prior Emergency Department or EMT experience preferred, including: – ED Technicians currently working in the ER (any ER experience, not just Sentara) – EMTs actively working as first-line responders – Nursing students who completed their preceptorship in the Emergency Department – LPNs who are currently working in a hospital setting Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center’s Emergency Department is a 37-bed facility that sees a wide range of acute and emergent diagnoses.
Recently designated as a Level III Trauma Center, we see a multitude of traumatic injuries that require emergent stabilization.
Also a certified Primary Stroke Center, we were recently awarded with the Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Award for Stroke Care—the highest award a hospital can receive.
We pride ourselves on being able to care for anyone and anything that comes through our door.
From pediatric to geriatric patients and every age in between—we specialize in respiratory, cardiac, septic, and behavioral health alike.
If working in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment along awesome teammates is exciting to you—come join our amazing ED family!
Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, ED, Emergency Department, EMT, Paramedic, nursing, Talroo-Nursing, Monster .
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 hold a valid Registered Nurse license and possess or obtain required certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS. The role is open to new graduates who have completed their nursing education and licensure requirements.
Market context
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.