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! 

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure Unit

Sentara Heart Hospital – Norfolk, VA

  • $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.

Education

  • Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field required

Certification/Licensure

  • Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale

Experience

  • Must have 2 or more years of recent acute care Cardiac hospital RN experience

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
  • 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.

The Advanced Heart Failure is an ACCN Gold Beacon Award Unit that is recognized for excellence in providing high-quality patient care, and a work environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positivity.

Please watch our Advanced Heart Failure You Tube video to learn more about this amazing unit:    https://youtu.be/lFb8V9D-H_UAs

Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital!
 

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care in Virginia by Healthgrades.

The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs.

 

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Sentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.

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