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 Graduate RN Cohort/Internship program*
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 graduate RNs or experienced RNs with no emergency department expeirence 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.
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