Registered Nurse; RN - Emergency Department; ED

Overview

Come join the Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Emergency Department, who was recently recognized with the 2025 ENA Lantern Award. A Distinction given to fewer than 100 EDs nationwide. The Lantern Award recognizes departments that demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient care, and staff well‑being.

City/State:
Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift:

Second (Evenings)

Shift: Full time, 36 hours per week - 3p-3a

Up to a $15,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified candidates!

The Sentara Princess Anne Hospital provides exceptional emergency care to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week with expert staff, cutting‑edge technology and specialty services, including:

• Board‑certified emergency physicians
• Emergency nurses certified in advanced cardiac life support, trauma and pediatric certifications
• Pediatric‑trained team to treat children of all ages
• Overnight observation rooms for children and a separate family‑friendly waiting area
• Seamless connection to easily accessible radiology department
• Landing pad for Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance to ensure quicker treatment in emergency situations

The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, evaluating patient responses, providing patient education, monitoring vital signs, observing changes and responding with appropriate interventions, utilizing sound clinical judgment, consulting with medical team members as needed, and documenting all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Expectations:
Uphold highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence‑based protocols, support a supportive and empathetic environment, act as patient advocate, demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability, and promote the mission and values of the organization. Perform competent nursing care as demonstrated by the nursing process and possess clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by clinical area. Exhibit sound knowledge of routine nursing procedures and scope of practice for RN and LPN.

• ADN required, BSN or higher preferred.

• Virginia or compact multistate RN license in good standing.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire.

• 2 years nursing experience in a hospital setting required.
• RN experience in the ED highly preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174‑bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient‑centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state‑of‑the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.

Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.