Overview

Sentara Norfolk General is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse for the High-Risk Labor and Delivery Unit.

This is a rotating shift position, 36 hours per week.

Preferred applicants will have experience specifically in Labor and Delivery.

At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, home to the region’s Level I Trauma Center and the Maternal Transfer Center for Hampton Roads, our Beacon award-winning Labor and Delivery Unit offers a fast-paced, high-acuity, and rewarding practice. Our nurses are cross trained to scrub, circulate, recover, and labor/deliver, providing comprehensive surgical and obstetrical care. Supported by a collaborative team of physicians, resident physicians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, surgical techs, and administrative staff, we deliver seamless, patient-centered care. As a teaching hospital for resident physicians, we provide hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship, and professional growth. Many of our staff have built 10+ year careers here, reflecting a supportive culture where every role is valued. If you’re passionate about maternal-child health and want to join a team that supports your growth every step of the way, this is the place to be.

Sign on bonus up to $10,000 available for

qualified candidates.

Position Available

  • Full Time, 36 hours per week

Education

  • RN-Associate’s Degree
  • RN-Bachelor’s Degree
  • RN-Master’s Degree

License / Certification

  • Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire
  • NRP within 6 months of hire.
  • PALS within 6 months of hire.

    Experience

    • Previous L & D experience preferred

    We are honored to be the only Labor & Delivery unit in the region to receive the Beacon Award for Excellence

    Keyword Search: Labor & Delivery, L & D, Talroo-Nursing, Antepartum, Women's Health, Mother, Baby, Virginia Beach, Virginia, RN, Registered Nurse

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