LPN, Emergency Department; ED; Level 1 Trauma Center

LPN – Emergency Department | Level I Trauma Center

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full‑time Licensed Practical Nurses for our Emergency Department, home to Hampton Roads’ only Level I Trauma Center. This is an opportunity to join a high‑performing emergency nursing team where clinical skill, teamwork, and purpose come together to make an immediate impact for patients and families across the region.

Location:

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA

Position Status:
Full‑time, 36 hours per week

Shift: Day shift, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Weekends:
Every other weekend availability required

Holiday Rotation:
Required

At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Emergency Department nurses care for patients in one of the region’s most advanced and fast‑paced clinical environments. Our 53‑bed Emergency Department is equipped to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, with approximately 10% of cases related to trauma.

As part of a Level I Trauma Center, you will work alongside experienced emergency medicine providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high‑quality care when patients need it most. Nurses in this department gain exposure to complex emergency, trauma, cardiac, stroke, critical care, and specialty cases while building advanced clinical skills in a collaborative environment.

Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department has been recognized with the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award, honoring exceptional and innovative leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research.

• Degree or diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing required

• LPN license required

• Prior LPN experience preferred
• Emergency Department experience preferred
• Strong candidates with related acute care, critical care, intermediate care, trauma, cardiac, stroke, or med/surg experience are encouraged to apply

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is the region’s first Magnet hospital, a 525‑bed medical center, a primary teaching facility, and home to the area’s only Level I Trauma Center within a 126‑mile region.

We are seeking LPNs who thrive in a fast‑paced setting, communicate effectively, demonstrate strong critical thinking, and are committed to delivering safe, patient‑centered emergency care. Emergency Department experience is preferred, but motivated nurses who are ready to grow in emergency nursing are encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign‑on bonus. Sentara also offers career advancement opportunities, professional development resources, tuition assistance, certification support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.