Registered Nurse (RN) - AHRT New Grad Float

Sentara Health

Sentara Obici Hospital

Suffolk, Virginia

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted May 20 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Rotating36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) / Medical Surgical AHRT Float Program · Hospital
License: RN licenseVirginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is hiring new graduate Registered Nurses into our Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) / Medical Surgical AHRT Float Program!
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Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Education: RN-Associate’s Degree
Education: RN-Bachelor’s Degree
Education: RN-Diploma
Education: RN-Master’s Degree
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Sign-on bonus: $7,500

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Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is hiring new graduate Registered Nurses into our Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) / Medical Surgical AHRT Float Program!

Now offering a sign on bonus of $7,500 with no commitment or contract required!

Position overview

Our program is designed for new graduate Registered Nurses who are already licensed. You will orient and work on Medical Surgical Units and Intermediate Care Units (IMCU/Stepdown) to gain valuable nursing experience. You will receive full-time benefits and new graduate pay with the addition of working on a Rotation Team to provide you with a variety of patient experiences.

You will rotate between inpatient units every 12 weeks. You may remain in the program for a maximum of 2 years. After one (1) year, you may apply to any unit of your choice. Full Time: 36 hours per week

Minimum Requirements

License and Certification

Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education - One of the following

RN-Associate’s Degree
RN-Bachelor’s Degree
RN-Diploma
RN-Master’s Degree

Keyword: Talroo-Nursing, Monster, Oncology, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, MedSurg, Medical Surgical, Medical Specialties, Suffolk, Registered Nurse, RN, Float Pool, Resource Pool, Rotations, IMC, IMCU, Intermediate Care, Stepdown, Floa t

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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Suffolk, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.