Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center, LLC

Community hospital in Elizabeth City, NC

$79k–$181k/yr posted pay across 15 roles
Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 6 roles
Hiring nights and days
New grads welcome on 3 roles

See 21 open roles

Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center, LLC workplace

From 21 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 8, 2026Sources

The short version

Sentara has advertised $20,000 toward relocation expenses for emergency nurses who move more than 150 miles.
If you are moving here
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Source: facebook.com
Indeed estimates registered nurse pay here at about $59.30 an hour, drawn from 48 postings — that is a job board's estimate, not a rate the hospital has published.
For experienced nurses
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As of 2026-10-01Source: indeed.com
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center moved into a newly built hospital campus in Elizabeth City in 2025, so the unit you walk into is new construction.
For experienced nurses
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Source: sentara.com

Who it fits

Best fit

New grads: 3 of 21 roles welcome new grads

Nursing here

Published pay and benefits

Relocation: $20k in relocation expenses if you move more than 150 miles for emergency nurses
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Source: facebook.com

Workplace photos

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Staffing and Compensation Concerns: A local med-surg registered nurse reported frequent short staffing and dissatisfaction with compensation, while acknowledging solid core benefits.; Sources
As of 2025-11-19Source: glassdoor.com
System Culture and Leadership: Sentara employees generally praise front-line peer camaraderie and benefits, but frequently cite disconnected executive leadership, favoritism, and heavy workloads causing burnout.; Sources
As of 2026-10-08Source: glassdoor.com

The hard parts

A med-surg RN reviewing the employer described frequent short staffing and dissatisfaction with pay, while still rating the core benefits as solid.
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As of 2025-11-19Source: glassdoor.com

What to ask

How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?

Living in Elizabeth City, NC

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Elizabeth City, North Carolina, sits along the Pasquotank River in the state's northeast corner, earning its nickname as the 'Harbor of Hospitality.' This small waterfront community offers a laid-back pace, a walkable historic downtown, and easy access to the Outer Banks. It's a practical choice for nurses who prefer quieter living with genuine Southern charm and outdoor recreation nearby.

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State price level · North Carolina: 6% below the national average; State index 94.3 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,117/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $52,141/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center, LLC hire new grads?

3 of 21 roles welcome new grads.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 6 of 21 roles, up to $20,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 19 roles with a stated shift, 11 are night shifts, 7 are day shifts and 1 is an evening shift.

Which units are hiring?

ER (4), tele (4), LDRP (2), OR (2) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center, LLC, and we tell you what happens next.