Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Cardiac/Stroke.
Overview
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Cardiac/Stroke Unit. This is a Full Time Day Shift position with hours from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM and a rotating weekend schedule. A sign-on bonus up to $15,000 is available for qualified candidates.
About the Unit
The Acute Cardiac/Stroke Unit (3 South) provides specialized care for patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions, including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators, post‑coronary interventions, post‑ablation care, and myocardial infarctions. The unit also manages pre‑ and post‑catheterization patients, as well as those experiencing acute stroke.
Transition to Practice Program
Automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area. No separate application required. The unique 6-month program includes:
- General Nursing Orientation
- Specialty Clinical Track Residency
- Professional Development Sessions
- Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptor
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice/nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
Requirements
- Education: Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing Program; BSN or MSN preferred
- BLS within 90 days of hire
- Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire
- NIH within 1 year of hire
Qualifications
- Acute care nursing experience preferred
- Background in Stroke or Telemetry preferred
- New Grad RNs welcome
Benefits
- 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
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met