Travel Registered Nurse; RN; Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure
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
- Night Shift
- No benefits
- 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.
- 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
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
.
- 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.
- 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.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care in Virginia by Health grades.
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.
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.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services.
As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers higher-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results.
The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.
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