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Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

Sentara Hospitals

Suffolk, Virginia

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 25 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
OR
License
RN license Registered nursing License (Required)Registered nursing License
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program
License
Registered nursing License Registered nursing License (Required)
Certification
ACLS required within 1 year of hire.After hire · within 1 year
Certification
PALS within 1 year of hire.After hire · within 1 year
Certification
BLS required within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days
Education
Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
Experience
Scrub and circulator experience in an OR required
Experience
Candidates who have previous Operating Room Experience required
Experience
Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Also asks
Candidates who have completed a PeriOp 101 program required
Also asks
Communication with patients and providers
Also asks
Keywords: Operating Room, OR, RN, Critical Care, Scrub nurse, circulating nurse, Periop, perioperative, Circulate
Also asks
#Talroo-Nursing
Also asks
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as
Also asks
shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Preferred

Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
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Why start this early?

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What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Virginia staff rolesVirginia staff postings that state pay run $31/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $51/hr, across 1,229 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$15,000

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program

The workplace

Sentara Hospitals
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, and holiday?
More questions to ask
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Operating Room has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.

Original listing

Posted on Sentara Hospitals’ careers page.

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Work shift
Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Operating room in Suffolk, VA! Full time Rotating shift. This position will float between Obici and BelleHarbour locations. Ideal candidates will have completed a PeriOp 101 course or have experience in scrub or circulator roles in an Operating Room. Call requirements vary, flexible scheduling . Sign On Bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.

About the department

Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital, with an average of 5,000 cases per year. The 40-person team supports seven operating rooms, and performs a diverse range of procedures including general, ortho, podiatry, vascular, GYN, spine, and plastics, utilizing advanced systems like DaVinci robotic technology. The team, comprising RNs, surgical assistants, surgical technologists and OR techs, works across Obici and Bell Harbor hospitals, with opportunities to assist in Obstetrics as needed.

The hospital values both new graduates and experienced professionals, offering amenities like free parking, shuttle service, and a supportive, collaborative environment. Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital? Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment just steps away from work Free parking and shuttle service Recognition programs for nursing excellence Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!

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) Certification/Licensure Registered nursing License (Required) ACLS required within 1 year of hire.

PALS within 1 year of hire. BLS required within 90 days of hire Experience Scrub and circulator experience in an OR required Candidates who have completed a PeriOp 101 program required Candidates who have previous Operating Room Experience required Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments Communication with patients and providers Keywords: Operating Room, OR, RN, Critical Care, Scrub nurse, circulating nurse, Periop, perioperative, Circulate #Talroo-Nursing

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as

  • shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Obici Hospital , a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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

See Suffolk, VA

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