Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William)

Community hospital in Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

$87k–$181k/yr posted pay across 14 roles
Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 1 role
Hiring nights and days
New grads welcome on 3 roles

See 22 open roles

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William) workplace

From 22 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 8, 2026Sources

The short version

Sentara is standing up an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency at the Woodbridge campus with TeamHealth for a 2026 start, so the ED will have residents rotating through alongside you.
For experienced nurses
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Source: dreamworkhq.com
A former registered nurse described a supportive learning atmosphere with few drawbacks, which is worth asking about when you interview.
For new grads
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As of 2026-10Source: glassdoor.com
Glassdoor reviewers rate work-life balance across Sentara Health at 3.6 out of 5.
For experienced nurses
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As of 2026-10Source: glassdoor.com

Who it fits

Best fit

New grads: 3 of 22 roles welcome new grads
ER and ICU nurses: 10 of 22 roles

Nursing here

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What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Positive learning environment: A former registered nurse commended the supportive learning atmosphere with minimal drawbacks.; Sources
As of 2026-10Source: glassdoor.com
Management communication: An active labor and delivery nurse expressed concerns regarding managerial communication and leadership decisions.; Sources
As of 2026-10Source: glassdoor.com
Work-life balance: Glassdoor reviewer ratings place the health system's work-life balance at 3.6 out of 5 stars, slightly above industry averages.; Sources
As of 2026-10Source: glassdoor.com

The hard parts

A labor and delivery nurse working there now raised concerns about manager communication and leadership decisions.
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As of 2026-10Source: 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 Woodbridge, VA

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Anchored along the Interstate 95 corridor twenty miles south of D.C., Woodbridge trades a traditional downtown for expansive convenience. Settle into Lake Ridge’s wooded canopies or waterfront townhomes in Belmont Bay near the VRE rail. Between shifts, recharge along the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk or Occoquan River patios, dodging notorious I-95 traffic with strategic local living.

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State price level · Virginia: 1% above the national average; State index 101.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $2,101/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $104,741/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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

Common questions

Does Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William) hire new grads?

3 of 22 roles welcome new grads.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 1 of 22 roles, up to $20,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 22 roles with a stated shift, 13 are night shifts, 7 are day shifts and 2 are rotating shifts.

Which units are hiring?

ER (7), ICU (3), oncology (2), stepdown (2) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William), and we tell you what happens next.