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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room

Martha Jefferson Hospital

Charlottesville, Virginia

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time third Shift Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department in Charlottesville, VA! Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 25 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · third shift, 7p to 7a 3 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Emergency Department · Hospital is hiring a Full-Time third Shift Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department in Charlottesville, VA!
License
RN license Registered nursing License (Required)Registered nursing license
Term
Permanent is hiring a Full-Time third Shift Registered NurseFull time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
Registered nursing license Registered nursing License (Required)
Certification
BLS within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days of hire BLS required within 90 days of hire
Education
Degree or diploma in registered nursing Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

Preferred

Education
BSN or MSN Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
Experience
2 years hospital-based RN experience 2 Years of hospital-based RN experience is preferred for this role.
Experience
2 years emergency room experience 2 years of Emergency Room Experience (Preferred)
Experience
2 years acute care RN experience 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse Experience preferred
Experience
critical care experience in hospital Critical care experience in hospital preferred
Your six-month RN application plan

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  1. 6 months before

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  2. 4–6 months before

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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Charlottesville staff RN payCharlottesville staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $43/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $41/hr, across 32 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$20,000
Bonus
sign-on bonus up to $20,000 Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidatesqualified candidates
Extra pay
shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives 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.
Bonus
annual discretionary bonus Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Pay reviews
new grad starting rate $36.00/hour We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hour.new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience
Pay reviews
pay within range varies by qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision plansMedical, Dental, Vision plans
  • BenefitsAdoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • BenefitsPaid time off and sick leavePaid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • BenefitsPaid parental and family caregiver leavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • BenefitsEmergency backup careEmergency Backup Care
  • BenefitsLong-term, short-term disability, and critical illness plansLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
More benefits (8)
  • BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
  • Benefits401k/403B with employer match401k/403B with Employer Match
  • BenefitsTuition assistance $5,250/year and discounted education through Guild EducationTuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • BenefitsStudent debt pay down $10,000Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
  • BenefitsPet insurancePet Insurance
  • BenefitsLegal resources planLegal Resources Plan
  • BenefitsFoundation education assistance up to $32,500Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

The role and schedule

Day to day
Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
Day to day
Communication with patients and providers Communication with patients and providers
On call
16 hours required call per 6 weeks (full time) Required Call : Full Time nurses have 16 hours of required call per 6 weeks.
Details
176-bed hospital, Magnet status, all private rooms is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms
Details
70 to 100 ED patients per day The Main ED at SMJH sees between 70 and 100 patients per day.
Details
RN turnover under 12.6% Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
Details
highest patient satisfaction scores in the system Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
Details
10-week orientation for experienced RNs Experienced Registered Nurses can expect an orientation period of 10 weeks on the unit.

Support on this unit

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

Orientation
10-week orientation

The workplace

Martha Jefferson Hospital
Parking
free parking Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
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

Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.

Original listing

Posted on Martha Jefferson Hospital’s careers page.

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Work shift
Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time third Shift Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department in Charlottesville, VA! This is a three 12-hour shift position with Required call. Hours 7p to 7a Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates Emergency Department: The Main ED at SMJH sees between 70 and 100 patients per day.

This well supported department is centered around teamwork and patient- first mindset. In an emergency, quick access to skilled care makes all the difference. That's why Sentara offers access to emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our management team has been long standing and diligent about building a cohesive and dedicated care team to serve the Charlottesville, VA area. 2 Years of hospital-based RN experience is preferred for this role. Required Call : Full Time nurses have 16 hours of required call per 6 weeks.

Part Time Nurses have 12 hours of required call per 6 weeks. Experienced Nurse Orientation: Experienced Registered Nurses can expect an orientation period of 10 weeks on the unit. Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500 Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson 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 prior to completion of orientation PALS required prior to completion of orientation BLS required within 90 days of hire Experience 2 years of Emergency Room Experience (Preferred) Critical care experience in hospital preferred 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse Experience preferred Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments Communication with patients and providers Keywords: ED RN, Emergency Nurse, ED Nurse, Critical Care, Trauma, SMJH #Talroo-Nursing For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants. We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hour.

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 Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care. Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders.

We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity. 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 Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,540/mo
Household income
$74,824/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Charlottesville, VA

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