Sentara Health·Norfolk, Virginia
The Registered Nurse performs competent nursing care using the nursing process to manage pre and post-cardiac surgery patients. They are responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing care for patients with cardiac conditions in a 24-bed IMCU setting.
Sentara Norfolk General's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgical IMCU! Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates! 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.
Cardiac
Surgical
IMCU
Overview: This 24-bed cardiac surgical/procedural
IMCU provides care to pre and post cardiac surgery patients to include: bypass surgery, cardiac valve repairs/replacements, thoracic surgery/lung diagnostics, and other cardiac based procedures and treatments such as ablations, left atrial appendages, ICDs, and permanent pacemakers.
Provides a high level of care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and chest pain.
Nurses handle 3-4 patients on this unit based on acuity level.
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Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing and possess a valid Virginia or Compact RN license. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire, and ACLS certification is required within one year.
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.
