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RN Unit Coordinator - Surgery Unit
Sentara Health
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 10, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $10000
- Shift
- Weekends only
- Weekends, holidays, call
- Weekends required
- Patient load & staffing
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5–1:6 Our nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5/6. The longevity of our staff proves this is a great place to work!
About this role
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City/State
Virginia Beach, VA
Work Shift
Weekend Days
Overview:
Sentara is currently hiring an RN Unit Coordinator to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Surgery Unit 4 East.
Hours/Shift:
Full-time, Weekend Dayshift. Approximately 7am to 7pm. Work Friday, Saturday and Sunday OR Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
Department/Position
Overview:
Join a unit known for its great teamwork! We provide quality care to adult medical/surgical patients who are acutely ill or injured. Our 19-bed unit specializes in post-operative surgical patient care. Our nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5/6. The longevity of our staff proves this is a great place to work!
The most common types of clinical conditions include:
General surgery inclusive of emergent and elective:
Davinci Robotic surgery for colon, urology, and gyn surgeries
Urology including TURB, continuous bladder irrigation, stent placement
Gynecology surgeries inclusive of bladder/colon resections
Vascular inclusive of amputations, femoral popliteal bypass, fistulas
Mastectomies and variable staging of breast reconstruction
Soft tissue traumas inclusive of gunshot/stab wounds, MVAs, chest tubes
Medical population includes:
Diverticulitis, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, colitis, fistulas e.g. colorectal
Kidney injury, acute and chronic
Sepsis, pneumonia, asthma, diabetes
RN Unit Coordinators demonstrate proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. Increase staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.
Click https://youtu.be/ImqEzvkewIU to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare.
Minimum
Requirements:
Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
18 months nursing experience
BSN, MSN, or RN Doctorate from an accredited school
BLS required within 90 days of hire
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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
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.
As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.
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.
Certifications
BLS
Requirements
- Virginia or Compact Multi-State License
- Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing 18 months nursing experience BSN, MSN, or RN Doctorate from an accredited school BLS required within 90 days of hire
About the employer
Sentara Health
Community Hospital
Sentara Health is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system serving communities across Virginia and North Carolina. In Elizabeth City, NC, Sentara operates Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, a brand-new hospital facility designed with safety, flow, quality, and service at its core,…
3.1 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
- Brand-new hospital facility with state-of-the-art design and Crisis Stabilization Unit
- Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 for Resource Pool RNs and up to $20,000 for select ICU roles
- Premium pay offered for Resource Pool RN positions
What reviewers flag
- Resource Pool RNs must work across multiple assigned specialties, which may involve variable patient populations and workflows
- Minimum 18 months of experience required for Resource Pool roles, limiting entry for new graduate nurses
- Rural Northeastern North Carolina location may present lifestyle and amenity limitations for some candidates
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On your path
Operating Room is a first-year unit lane. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
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- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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