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Sentara Health·Norfolk, Virginia
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown Unit
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The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, patient-centered care by assessing needs, developing care plans, and delivering treatments. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and ensure safety through evidence-based practices.
Sentara is a career destination for professional nursing. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care in a dynamic healthcare setting. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, delivering treatments, and supporting patients and families with education and compassionate service. The RN collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress, make clinical adjustments, and advocate for the best patient outcomes, ensuring safety and adherence to evidence-based practices. Education ADN required, BSN or higher preferred Certification/Licensure RN VA or Compact State license in good standing. BLS Experience RN New Grads and Experienced Nurses Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Stepdown, Medical Surgical, M/S, New Grad RN, Talroo-Nursing .
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 an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a valid RN license in Virginia or a Compact State. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required for this role.
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.