Sentara RMH Medical Center
Hospital in Sentara RMH Medical Center
- $54k–$156k/yr posted pay across 21 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 15 roles
- Hiring nights and days
- New grads welcome on 15 roles
From 27 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 8, 2026Sources
The short version
Nurses in Harrisonburg describe night shift colleagues and charge nurses as genuinely collaborative when a shift gets busy.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024-10-01Source: indeed.comHigh-volume floors like PCU come up in reviews as a place where you learn fast, alongside heavy workloads.
For new gradsSources
As of 2024-02-28Source: indeed.comForbes named Sentara Health a Best-in-State employer for a third year, based on employee feedback about culture, inclusion, and safety.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 15 of 27 roles welcome new grads
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 27 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 16 of the 25 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive coworker camaraderie
- Staff nurses in Harrisonburg describe night shift colleagues and charge nurses as remarkably collaborative, helpful, and supportive during busy clinical shifts.
Sources
As of 2024-10-01Source: indeed.com- Corporate disconnect and shifting policies
- Reviewers note frustration with administrative disconnect, frequent protocol changes, and perceived corporate emphasis on financials over staff input.
Sources
As of 2025-08-18Source: indeed.com- Acuity and staffing strain
- Nurses value the learning opportunities on high-volume floors like PCU, but report challenges with heavy workloads and occasional short staffing.
Sources
As of 2024-02-28Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviewers report administrative disconnect and frequent protocol changes, with decisions that feel driven by financials more than staff input.
Sources
As of 2025-08-18Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- 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 Harrisonburg, VA
Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg pairs quick commutes to Sentara RMH Medical Center with post-shift breakfast at Magpie Diner. With living costs about 5% below the national average, nurses bypass student rentals by settling in peaceful Sunset Heights, spending off-days exploring Virginia’s first Culinary District or tracing Skyline Drive, just 30 minutes away.
Browse roles in Harrisonburg- Metro price level · Harrisonburg area
- 5% below the national average
- BEA index 94.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,184/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $62,254/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Sentara RMH Medical Center hire new grads?
15 of 27 roles welcome new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 15 of 27 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 25 roles with a stated shift, 16 are night shifts, 6 are day shifts, 2 are rotating shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
ER (6), med surg (4), oncology (3), psych (3) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Sentara RMH Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Sentara RMH Medical Center
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
Sentara RMH Medical Center
Sentara RMH Medical Center
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- New grads welcomed
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- New grads welcomed
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- New grads welcomed
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- First (Days)
- Emergency Department
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Multiple shifts available
- New grads welcomed
Sentara RMH Medical Center
Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Will work four 9 hour shifts per week, with shifts starting at 7:45am.
- Hahn Outpatient Cancer Center
Registered Nurse (RN) Resource Pool
$42–$61/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- New grads welcomed
Registered Nurse: Med-Surg Oncology
$42–$61/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Ratio 1:6–1:13
- Third (Nights)
Sentara RMH Medical Center
2 Locations
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Third (Nights)
- Travel contract
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
$42–$61/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Third (Nights)
- New grads welcomed
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Second (Evenings)
- ADN accepted
Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surgical
$29–$43/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Third (Nights)
- 4 East
Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surgical
$29–$43/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Third (Nights)
- 4 East
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Rotating shift
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7P to 7A
- Family Birthplace
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
$42–$61/hr
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Weekend Nights
- ADN accepted
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
$42–$61/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Night shift
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$26–$39/hr
- New grads welcomed
- LPN/LVN
- Monday through Friday / 40 hours a week from 8AM to 5PM
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
$42–$61/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Night shift
Forensic Nurse Examiner
$45–$65/hr
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Forensic Nurse Examiner
$45–$65/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery
$36–$61/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- New grads welcomed
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- New grads welcomed
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Sentara-Health-EI_IE4681.11,25.htm
The short version
- indeed.com/cmp/Sentara-9/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-10-01
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