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Sentara

Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

Newtown, VA · On-site

$65/hr

Travel Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Post Surgical Unit Sentara Leigh Hospital - Norfolk, VA * $65 ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...

Sentara

Registered Nurse (RN)

Newtown, VA · On-site

$41.93 - $61.01/hr

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...

Sentara

Registered Nurse (RN)

Newtown, VA · On-site

$41.93 - $61.01/hr

New Grad RN's Welcome! Sign On Bonus paid to candidate successfully hired. To learn more about ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...

Sentara

Registered Nurse (RN)

Newtown, VA · On-site

$41.93 - $61.01/hr

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...

Sentara

Registered Nurse (RN) - Resource Pool

Newtown, VA · On-site

$41.93 - $61.01/hr

Support inpatient units as needed * 18 months of RN nursing experience required The Registered ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...

Sentara

Registered Nurse (RN) - Resource Pool

Newtown, VA · On-site

$41.93 - $61.01/hr

Support inpatient units as needed * 18 months of RN nursing experience required The Registered ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...

Sentara

Registered Nurse (RN) - Resource Pool

Newtown, VA · On-site

$41.93 - $61.01/hr

Support inpatient units as needed * 18 months of RN nursing experience required The Registered ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...

Sentara

RN Unit Coordinator

Newtown, VA · On-site

$47.42 - $68.63/hr

As a Unit Coordinator, you will function in a charge nurse / staffing capacity role at times, but ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...

Sentara

Registered Nurse (RN)

Newtown, VA · On-site

$41.93 - $61.01/hr

Registered Nurse * BLS within 6 months of hire The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...

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How much do scuba diving nurse jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for scuba diving nurse in the United States is $56,841.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25,000.00 and $46,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a scuba diving nurse?

Scuba Diving Nurses are registered nurses who have specialized training to provide medical care in underwater or marine environments. They are skilled in both nursing and diving techniques, allowing them to assist divers, conduct underwater medical assessments, and respond to emergencies related to diving, such as decompression sickness. Scuba Diving Nurses often work in remote locations, on research expeditions, or with organizations focused on underwater exploration and safety. Their unique qualifications make them valuable members of dive teams, ensuring the health and safety of divers in challenging conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a scuba diving nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Scuba Diving Nurse, you need a registered nursing qualification, advanced life support certification, and scuba diving certifications such as PADI Divemaster or equivalent. Familiarity with hyperbaric chambers, underwater rescue equipment, and dive computers is typically required. Exceptional communication, calm decision-making, and strong teamwork skills help manage emergencies and patient care in challenging underwater environments. These competencies are crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of divers and patients in remote or high-risk aquatic settings.

What are some common challenges faced by scuba diving nurses when providing medical support underwater?

Scuba Diving Nurses often encounter unique challenges such as managing medical emergencies in a confined and aquatic environment, where communication and movement are restricted. They must be adept at using specialized underwater medical kits and responding quickly to issues like decompression sickness or dive-related injuries. Collaborating closely with dive teams and maintaining calm under pressure are essential, as is staying up-to-date on underwater medical protocols. These challenges require strong adaptability and advanced training in both nursing and diving procedures.

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Infographic showing various Scuba Diving Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,841 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

Newtown, VA • On-site

Sentara
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Sentaraexternal

$65/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care to patients in the Med/Surg - Post Surgical Unit during night shifts.

  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient conditions and care provided.

  • Adhere to hospital policies and standards while delivering patient care.

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 417 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview:

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Temporary RN Internal Traveler for their 24 Bed Med/Surg - Post Surgical Unit located on the 5th floor - 5 East!

Travel Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Post Surgical Unit

Sentara Leigh Hospital - Norfolk, VA

  • $65.00/hr pay rate

  • Temporary Full Time

  • 14-week assignment

  • Night Shift

  • No benefits

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)

  • NIH Stroke Scale

Experience

  • Must have two or more years of current acute care hospital RN experience.

Department Overview: This is a brand-new state of the art 24 bed unit that offers a wide variety of medical diagnosis related to Post Surgical Med/Surg Unit

5 to 6:1 Patient to Nurse ratio

To learn more about Sentara Leigh and our culture:https://youtu.be/D4g5-le5lCE

Click here to learn more about Sentara Leigh hospital!

KEYWORDS: RN, Registered Nurse, Traveler, Contract, Medical, Post Surgical, Leigh, Norfolk, Talroo-Nursing, Monster

Sentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

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

Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region's only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won't heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.

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 "to improve health every day," 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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