Emergency Department Registered Nurse Residency/Transition to Practice (RN)

**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 a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance\**** **Location:** Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA **Position Status:** Full-time, 36 hours per week **Shift:** Evening and Night shift positions available **Available Hours:** 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. **Weekends:** Every other weekend availability required **Holiday Rotation:** Required # ***\*New Grads or experienced RNs without ED experience Welcome to apply\**** **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 - New Grads or experienced RNs without Emergency Department experience welcome 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: RN, Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, ED, Emergency Room, ER, Trauma, Level I Trauma Center, Critical Care, Acute Care, CEN, TCRN, TNCC, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, Sentara Norfolk General, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hamp…