What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit position at Sentara?
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!
Hours/Shift: 36-hours per week, night shift
Our 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. Join a team where clinical excellence, compassion, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
Primary diagnosis includes CHF, COPD, MI, CKD, AKD, and Sepsis. We do several drips on our unit which include dobutamine, milrinone, dopamine, Lasix, heparin and nitroglycerin. Our nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5.
New Grad RNs are Welcome to Apply! $7,500 sign-on bonus!
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
Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.
Certification/Licensure
Registered nursing License (Required)
Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
BLS required within 90 days of hire
Experience
None required
Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Intermediate Care, IMCU, SDU, Step Down, Talroo-Nursing, ADN, BSN, New Grad
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000