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Third (Nights)Overview:
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!Ā
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure Unit
Sentara Heart Hospital - Norfolk, VA
- $70.00/hr pay rate
- Temporary Full Time
- 14-week assignment
- NIGHT Shift
- No benefits
Seeking Travel RNs with the following:
- 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.
Education
- Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or diploma in the Nursing Field required
Certification/Licensure
Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
Basic Life Support (BLS)
ACLS
NIH Stroke Scale
Experience
- Must have 2 or more years of recent acute care Cardiac hospital RN experience
Advanced Heart Failure Unit (AHFU) Overview:
The AHFU is a 24-bed high-acuity cardiac care unitĀ specializing in the treatment of patients with:
Severe heart failure
Pre- and post-heart transplant care
Pulmonary hypertension
While Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)Ā and transplant experience are not required, opportunities exist for nurses who are eager to expand their cardiac skill setĀ in these areas.
Clinical Environment & Equipment
Nurses work with advanced bedside monitoring systemsĀ and other high-tech equipment.
For candidates with previous ICU experience, there are opportunities to titrate intravenous medicationsĀ based on hemodynamic monitoring.
Team Culture & Communication
The unit thrives on 24/7 consistent communicationĀ and intricate interdisciplinary teamwork.
A strong culture of collaboration and mutual supportĀ is essential for success on the AHFU.
Staffing & Patient Load
Nurses typically care for 3ā4 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.
Please watch ourĀ Advanced Heart Failure You Tube video to learn more about this amazing unit:Ā Ā Ā https://youtu.be/lFb8V9D-H_UAs
Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital!
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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care in Virginia by Healthgrades.
The Sentara Heart Hospital,Ā 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.
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is 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 womenās health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
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 āto improve health every day,ā 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.
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