Registered Nurse Emergency Department Trauma Center Job

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department | Level I Trauma Center

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Registered 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.

*Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance*

Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA

Position Status: Full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift: Evening and Night shift positions available

Available Hours:

11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Weekends: Every other weekend availability required

Holiday Rotation: Required

Why Join the Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department?

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.

Education Requirements

Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required

BSN or MSN preferred

Students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered

Certification/Licensure Requirements

Registered Nurse license required

Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire

NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN, PALS, and ACLS preferred

Experience Requirements

Prior RN 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.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking RNs 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.

Incentives and Support

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. 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.

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Sentara Health is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety. We’ve been pursuing our mission “To improve health every day” for our patients, members and community for more than 130 years. One of the key ingredients to this success? A dedicated team of nearly 10,000 nurses, all with a common purpose: to make a difference as a trusted health partner to individuals and our community. Sentara Health offers a distinctive continuum of care, giving nurses a variety of opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Sentara Health also provides the workplace tools, benefits and support to create the healthy work-life balance our nurses deserve. Choose us for an experience that truly puts your well-being first. A diverse workplace culture is also paramount to our success. Our nursing team members are a diverse group of highly skilled professionals recognized by patients, families, co-workers and leaders for their unwavering focus on exceptional care and compass