Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Full job description
Department and Name: Emergency Department- Virginia Beach General Hospital
Sentara Facility: Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Physical Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Location Type: On-Site
Employment Status: Regular-Full time
Shift: Weekend Days
Posted Date: July 13, 2026

Sentara Health is searching for an experienced RN to join the team at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in the Emergency Department.

Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus for Experienced Qualified Candidates.

Hours/Shift:

FT – Weekend Days (Fri-Sun)

Job Description:

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Department/Position Overview:

This is a 41-bed Level III Trauma ED with 6 beds dedicated to a lock down psychiatric screening and treatment area. We are a stroke certified ED and receive STEMI and psychiatric patients. The ED treats about 150 patients per day with a dedicated radiology suite in the ED for plain film and CT imaging. We have a diverse nursing and ED Tech team.

Education:

ADN required, BSN or higher preferred.
Certification:

Virginia or compact multistate RN (Registered Nurse) license in good standing.
BLS
TNCC preferred
Experience:

RN Experienced in a hospital setting.
RN Experience in the ED highly preferred.