Registered Nurse (RN) - Flexi/PRN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Sentara Health

Suffolk, Virginia

Posted Jun 18 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting: ICU · Hospital
License: RN license Registered nursing License (Required)Registered nursing License
Term: Per Diem

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New grads: Welcomed, residency program
License: Registered nursing License Registered nursing License (Required)
License: Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License with previous experience in acute care clinical roles may be considered.
Certification: BLS required within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days
Certification: ACLS within 1 year of hireAfter hire · within 1 year ACLS within 1 year of hire (Required)
Certification: #Talroo-Nursing - critical care, ICU, Intensive Care, Step Down, Registered Nurse, RN, CCRN, Cardiac
Education: Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
Education: Students in the process of completing a registered nursing program with previous experience in acute care clinical roles may be considered.

Preferred

Education: Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
Experience: 2 years of acute care experience 2 years of acute care experience (preferred)
Experience: Critical care experience Critical care experience (preferred)
Experience: Medical Surgical experience Medical Surgical experience (preferred)
Experience: Previous healthcare experience Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

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Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who value compassionate, patient-centered care and want to work in a collaborative environment that supports both professional growth.

Hours: Flexible Time (Flexi) /PRN - As Needed

The ICU at Sentara Obici Hospital offers RNs an exceptional opportunity to practice advanced, compassionate care in a collaborative and supportive environment. This 18-bed, high-acuity unit cares for both medical and surgical critical care patients, providing exposure to a wide range of complex cases. As part of a Magnet®-recognized hospital, ICU nurses benefit from strong clinical leadership, excellent staffing ratios, and ongoing professional development opportunities. The ICU team is known for its tight-knit culture, evidence-based practice, and commitment to high-quality outcomes.

Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?

Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment Free parking and shuttle service Recognition programs for nursing excellence Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!

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Nursing Opportunities at Sentara Obici Hospital

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required) Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred) Students in the process of completing a registered nursing program with previous experience in acute care clinical roles may be considered.

Certification/Licensure

Registered nursing License (Required) Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License with previous experience in acute care clinical roles may be considered. BLS required within 90 days of hire ACLS within 1 year of hire (Required)

Experience

2 years of acute care experience (preferred)
Critical care experience (preferred)
Medical Surgical experience (preferred)
Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

#Talroo-Nursing - critical care, ICU, Intensive Care, Step Down, Registered Nurse, RN, CCRN, Cardiac

What's around it?

In Suffolk, VA

Suffolk, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,563/mo
Household income: $92,666/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Suffolk, VA

NeighborhoodsSuffolk offers a clear divide between its fast-growing northern sector and historic or rural enclaves. In North Suffolk, master-planned developments like Harbour View and The Riverfront provide golf-course views, extensive community amenities, and nearby commercial retail, while waterfront communities like Eclipse sit along the water. Central and northern neighborhoods such as Riverwood, Bennetts Creek, and Burnetts Mill feature newer single-family subdivisions and suburban layouts popular with regional commuters. In contrast, Historic Downtown Suffolk provides walkable blocks with historic architecture and local restaurants, while Hillpoint Farms offers golf-adjacent suburban living, and South Suffolk contains quiet acreage and rural properties.

Suffolk offers a clear divide between its fast-growing northern sector and historic or rural enclaves. In North Suffolk, master-planned developments like Harbour View and The Riverfront provide golf-course views, extensive community amenities, and nearby commercial retail, while waterfront communities like Eclipse sit along the water.

Central and northern neighborhoods such as Riverwood, Bennetts Creek, and Burnetts Mill feature newer single-family subdivisions and suburban layouts popular with regional commuters. In contrast, Historic Downtown Suffolk provides walkable blocks with historic architecture and local restaurants, while Hillpoint Farms offers golf-adjacent suburban living, and South Suffolk contains quiet acreage and rural properties.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: abhomesva.com

Getting aroundSuffolk is highly car-dependent, with public transit essentially limited to small pockets around Downtown and used by only about one percent of residents. Driving routes revolve around major arteries including US-58, US-17, and Interstate 664. Living in North Suffolk provides the most manageable commute toward Peninsula employers like Newport News Shipbuilding or medical facilities in Portsmouth and Norfolk, with typical highway drives running thirty to forty-five minutes depending on bridge and tunnel traffic. Shift workers face noticeable evening slowdowns returning into Suffolk, making access to I-664 or Route 17 a key factor when selecting a neighborhood.

Suffolk is highly car-dependent, with public transit essentially limited to small pockets around Downtown and used by only about one percent of residents. Driving routes revolve around major arteries including US-58, US-17, and Interstate 664. Living in North Suffolk provides the most manageable commute toward Peninsula employers like Newport News Shipbuilding or medical facilities in Portsmouth and Norfolk, with typical highway drives running thirty to forty-five minutes depending on bridge and tunnel traffic.

Shift workers face noticeable evening slowdowns returning into Suffolk, making access to I-664 or Route 17 a key factor when selecting a neighborhood.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: abhomesva.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com

OutdoorsSuffolk covers extensive parkland and waterways, anchored by the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which offers miles of forested trails, canal paths, and wildlife viewing tied to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Bennett’s Creek Park provides open fields, a playground, and public boat ramps for motorboats and kayaks, while Lone Star Lakes Park features multiple lakes dedicated to freshwater fishing. Residents also access outdoor recreation at Sleepy Hole Park, Blackwater Park, and six local golf courses scattered across the city.

Suffolk covers extensive parkland and waterways, anchored by the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which offers miles of forested trails, canal paths, and wildlife viewing tied to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Bennett’s Creek Park provides open fields, a playground, and public boat ramps for motorboats and kayaks, while Lone Star Lakes Park features multiple lakes dedicated to freshwater fishing.

Residents also access outdoor recreation at Sleepy Hole Park, Blackwater Park, and six local golf courses scattered across the city.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: abhomesva.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: virginia.org

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Living in Suffolk

Suffolk stands apart as the largest city by land area in Virginia, offering healthcare professionals a distinct blend of rural tranquility, historic small-town charm, and rapidly expanding master-planned suburbs. For hospital nurses, neighborhood location dictates your daily routine. Choosing North Suffolk communities like Harbour View, Riverwood, or Bennetts Creek keeps you positioned near Interstate 664, Route 17, and Route 58, providing thirty- to forty-five-minute highway commutes to regional facilities in Newport News, Portsmouth, and Norfolk. In contrast, South Suffolk trades commute proximity for expansive acreage and serene green space roughly fifteen minutes from Downtown. When off shift, life revolves around natural escapes and local flavor: hike the wildlife trails of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, launch a kayak at Bennett’s Creek Park, or head to Main Street for dinner at Harper’s Table followed by craft beer at Nansemond Brewing Station. The essential tradeoff is car dependence; public transit is virtually non-existent outside Downtown, and crossing regional bridges during evening rush hour demands patience. For nurses seeking larger yards and a slower pace outside the urban core, Suffolk offers a balanced, grounded home base.

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