Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit

About the role

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit. Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available to qualifying candidates!

Work Shift

36-hours per week, night shift

Overview

The 24-bed Intermediate Care Unit provides a dynamic and supportive environment for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced setting that bridges critical and acute care. We care for patients with complex medical needs requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions, while fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration and professional growth.

Primary Diagnosis

• CHF
• COPD
• MI
• CKD
• AKD
• Sepsis

Specialty

• Drips: Dobutamine, Milrinone, Dopamine, Lasix, Heparin, Nitroglycerin

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

1:4-5

Joining the Team

This unit welcomes new graduate nurses and experienced nurses moving into this specialty. The 11-week Transition to Practice program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in IMC areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.

Education

• Registered nursing License (Required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (Required)
• Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.

Experience

None required

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

Careers at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center are more than just jobs. They are opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others and to grow personally and professionally. Join us today and discover what makes Sentara Albemarle Medical Center a great place to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center 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.

Remote Work Availability

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.