Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit_Nights
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit.
Job description
Hours/Shift: 36-hours per week, night shift
Our 24-bed Intermediate Care Unit provides a dynamic and supportive environment for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced setting that bridges critical and acute care. We care for patients with complex medical needs requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions, while fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration and professional growth.
Primary diagnosis includes CHF, COPD, MI, CKD, AKD, and Sepsis. We do several drips on our unit which include dobutamine, milrinone, dopamine, Lasix, heparin and nitroglycerin. Our nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5.
New Grad RNs are Welcome to Apply! This unit welcomes new graduate nurses and experienced nurses moving into this specialty. The 11-week Transition to Practice program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in IMC areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.
Education
- Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
- Bachelor of Science Nursing - BSN or MSN (Preferred)
- Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.
Certification/Licensure
- Registered nursing License (Required)
- Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
Experience
- None required
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing
- Registered nursing License
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- BSN or MSN preferred
- No experience required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Family Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Fertility Reimbursement
- Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Sign-on Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.