Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Heart Hospital located on the Campus of Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Travel Registered Nurse for the Advanced Heart Failure Unit.
Job description
Overview
Sentara Heart Hospital located on the Campus of Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Travel Registered Nurse for the Advanced Heart Failure Unit.
- $75.00/hr pay rate
- Temporary Full Time
- 14-week assignment
- DAY Shift
- No benefits
Seeking Travel RNs with the following
- Demonstrated experience in cardiac care, including working with patients in telemetry, step-down, or critical care settings.
- Proficient in interpreting cardiac rhythms, including identification of arrhythmias and understanding their clinical significance.
- Solid foundational knowledge of appropriate nursing interventions for various cardiac conditions, including emergency response protocols and medication administration.
Advanced Heart Failure Unit (AHFU) Overview
The AHFU is a 24-bed high-acuity cardiac care unit specializing in the treatment of patients with severe heart failure, pre- and post-heart transplant care, and pulmonary hypertension.
While Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) and transplant experience are not required, opportunities exist for nurses who are eager to expand their cardiac skill set in these areas.
Clinical Environment & Equipment
- Nurses work with advanced bedside monitoring systems and other high-tech equipment.
- For candidates with previous ICU experience, there are opportunities to titrate intravenous medications based on hemodynamic monitoring.
Team Culture & Communication
- The unit thrives on 24/7 consistent communication and intricate interdisciplinary teamwork.
- A strong culture of collaboration and mutual support is essential for success on the AHFU.
Staffing & Patient Load
Nurses typically care for 3–4 patients, depending on acuity levels.
Requirements
- Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field required
- Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ACLS
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Must have 2 or more years of recent acute care Cardiac hospital RN experience
- Demonstrated experience in cardiac care, including telemetry, step-down, or critical care settings
- Proficient in interpreting cardiac rhythms, including identification of arrhythmias
- Solid foundational knowledge of appropriate nursing interventions for various cardiac conditions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary 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.