Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)

The ED Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering fast-paced, high-acuity care to patients with diverse emergent medical needs, including, but not limited to:

• Triage & Assessment:** Rapid assessment of patients to determine the severity of their condition.

• Patient Care:** Providing competent nursing care, including medication administration, treatments, and monitoring vital signs.

• Critical Thinking:** Utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) to handle unpredictable, urgent situations.

• Collaboration:** Working with an interdisciplinary team (physicians, specialists) to develop and implement care plans.

• Patient Advocacy:** Educating patients and families, ensuring compassion and comfort.

Requirements

• Education:** Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing required; Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) or MSN preferred.

• Licensure:** Current RN licensure in Virginia, North Carolina, or a compact state.

• Experience:** Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required (Emergency, Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, or Med/Surg preferred).

• Certifications:** BLS required within 90 days of hire; ACLS and PALS or ENPC required within 1 year of hire.

About Sentara Leigh Hospital

• Environment:** High-volume, fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork.

• Specialties:** Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, primary stroke center, and specialized orthopedic/spine care.

• Key Features:** Home to the region's only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE