Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Sentara Health
Suffolk, VA
Posted Jun 16 · New grads welcomed
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Orientation
- Residency program
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- $7,500
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About this role
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for a Part Time, Day shift in Suffolk, VA!
Sign on bonus up to $7500 available for qualified candidates.
New Grads are welcome!! Ask Recruiter about New Grad Sign-on Bonus, Nurse Residency Program, Education Assistance (BSN Degree), and Loan Repayment!
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About the unit
The Medical-Surgical Unit at Sentara Obici Hospital is a great place to learn and grow, supported by a longstanding leadership team and strong preceptors dedicated to mentoring new nurses. The Med Surg has 21 bed unit. A general med surg - sees all types of patients - great variety and you will see a good mix of patients.
This unit offers a collaborative, supportive environment ideal for both new graduates and experienced nurses seeking to enhance their skillset. Unit coordinators are on staff, ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care. Sentara Obici Hospital is a certified stroke center and a designated Magnet hospital recognized for excellence in patient care, making it a truly rewarding place to develop your nursing career while making a meaningful impact.
Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?
Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment. Free parking and shuttle service Paid time off and tuition assistance Recognition programs for nursing excellence Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!
Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara
Unique 6-Month Program Includes
No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area. General Nursing Orientation Specialty Clinical Track Residency Professional Development Sessions Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors
A message from our Chief Nursing Officer
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
Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred) Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program. Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
Certification/Licensure
Registered nursing License (Required) Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License. BLS required within 90 days of hire
Experience
- None required
- 1 year of acute care (preferred)
- Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
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Requirements
- RN
- Direct patient care
- Nursing
- Magnet hospital
- RN License
- Bachelor of Science
- Patient assessment
- Professional ethics
- Nursing Diploma
Benefits
- Free parking
Place
- City
- Suffolk, VA
- Median rent
- $1,563/mo
- Local household income
- $92,666/yr
- State price level
- 1% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Virginia index 101.1, where 100 is the national average.
Suffolk sits in southeastern Virginia, blending rural charm with growing suburban convenience. Nurses relocating here find a quieter pace within reach of Norfolk and Hampton Roads healthcare hubs. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge offers paddling and trails, while downtown Suffolk delivers local shops and restaurants. A practical home base for RNs seeking space and affordability near the coast.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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