Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William)
Community Hospital · Woodbridge, VA
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Community Hospital
- Shifts hiring now
- Nights 3
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision; 403(b) and 401(a) with employer matching; tuition reimbursement; loan repayment; paid parental leave; pet insurance; annual CME allowance; PSLF-eligible as 501(c)(3).
What stands out
Experienced nurses
Full-time Emergency Department RNs can qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Experienced nurses
You work a 37-bed ED designated as a Level III Trauma Center and certified Primary Stroke Center, treating pediatric through geriatric patients.
New graduates
New graduate RNs can enter through Sentara’s Nurse Residency Program with a fast-track application across all Sentara locations.
As of 2026Source: simplyhired.com
New graduates
Sentara Hospitals offers tuition reimbursement and a loan repayment program.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
More about working here
Moving here
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit the hospital is PSLF-eligible, with medical, dental, vision, plus 403(b) and 401(a) employer matching.
As of 2026Source: bebee.com
Experienced nurses
Full-time ED days run 7:00am–7:00pm, with two eight-hour call shifts built into each six-week schedule.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Experienced nurses
Sentara is establishing a new ACGME Emergency Medicine residency at Woodbridge with a planned 2026 start.
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- Full-time ED RN Days shift 7:00am-7:00pm; 2 eight-hour call shifts per 6-week schedule
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Full Time Emergency Department Registered Nurse candidates
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Starting out and growing here
- Nurse residency
- Nurse Residency Program (RN new grad Fast-track Application/Nurse Residency Program-All Sentara locations)
As of 2026Source: simplyhired.com
The city
Living in Woodbridge, VA
Woodbridge sits along the Potomac River in Prince William County, roughly 20 miles south of Washington, D.C. The area blends suburban convenience with waterfront access at spots like Leesylvania State Park. It's a practical home base for commuters who want proximity to the capital without living in it.
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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
Who they are
You step into a 37-bed Emergency Department at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge that runs as a Level III Trauma Center and certified Primary Stroke Center.
- Community Hospital · Woodbridge
- Hiring nights
- Sign-on bonus · 1 role
More about Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William)
The board mixes pediatric through geriatric patients—respiratory, cardiac, septic, and behavioral health—and you chart in Epic. Full-time days put you on 7:00am–7:00pm, with two eight-hour call shifts folded into each six-week schedule. If you are a new graduate, Sentara’s Nurse Residency Program offers a fast-track application across its locations. Tuition reimbursement and a loan repayment program are part of the package, and because the hospital is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit you remain PSLF-eligible. Experienced ED nurses can look at a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified full-time candidates. Plan on ACLS and PALS or ENPC within your first year; a BSN or MSN is preferred. The system is standing up a new ACGME Emergency Medicine residency here with a planned 2026 start, in partnership with the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and TeamHealth on the clinical side. Benefits also cover medical, dental, and vision, 403(b) and 401(a) matching, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and an annual CME allowance. Woodbridge itself is a drive-everywhere suburb on the I-95 corridor, so the car and the commute are part of daily life.
Sentara Health is described as a nationally recognized innovative nonprofit healthcare system.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified full-time ED RNs
- 37-bed Level III Trauma Center and certified Primary Stroke Center
- Nurse Residency Program with fast-track application for new grads
- Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment through Sentara Hospitals
- PSLF-eligible 501(c)(3) with 403(b) and 401(a) employer matching
- Epic EHR already in use
The hard parts
- Two eight-hour call shifts in every six-week full-time ED days schedule
- Car-dependent Woodbridge location with heavy I-95 commute pressure
- ACLS and PALS or ENPC required within one year of hire
- BSN or MSN preferred
What to weigh
Full-time ED days roles carry two eight-hour call shifts in every six-week schedule.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 26, 2026
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Emergency Department
ED is a 37-bed facility designated as a Level III Trauma Center and certified Primary Stroke Center, treating pediatric to geriatric patients with respiratory, cardiac, septic, and behavioral health conditions.
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