Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool
Healthcare employer
Charlottesville, Virginia
The Central Float Pool at Sentara Martha Jefferson is hospital specific and includes floating to units with additional need due to either acuity or staffing.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 2 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights 7P to 7A with weekend rotation Full Time Night Shift, 7P to 7A with weekend rotation
- Unit and setting
- IMCU or Medical/Surgical units · Hospital
- License
- RN license Registered nursing License (Required)registered nursing license
- Term
- Permanent Full Time Night Shift, 7P to 7A with weekend rotationFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New Grad RN Candidates with a background in hospital based acute care may also be considered.
- 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
- Certification
- ACLS within 1 year of hireAfter hire · within 1 year of hire ACLS within 1 year of hire (Required)
- 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 of acute care 2 years of acute care (preferred)
- Experience
- critical care experience Critical care experience (preferred)
- Experience
- medical surgical experience Medical Surgical experience (preferred)
- Also asks
- previous healthcare experience Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →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.
- Pay differential
- $20,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified applicants and Premium Differentials! $20,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified applicants and Premium Differentials!
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Loan repayment
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Bonus
- $20,000 sign-on bonusqualified applicants
- Extra pay
- premium differentials
- 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
- range set 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 and short-term disability, and critical illness plansLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
More benefits (10)
- Benefitslife insuranceLife Insurance
- Benefits401k/403B with employer match401k/403B with Employer Match
- Benefitstuition assistance $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities 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
- BenefitsSentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance up to $32,500Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
- Benefitsfree gymFree Gym at Sentara Martha Jefferson!
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
The role and schedule
- Floating
- floats to units with acuity or staffing need includes floating to units with additional need due to either acuity or staffing
- Cross-training
- training on ICU and ED this unit offers training and precepting on the ICU and ED for Registered Nurses (RN) who wish to move into these more critical care areas
- Weekends
- weekend rotation Part Time Night Shift, 7p to 7a with weekend rotation
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Employment
- part time
- Details
- 176-bed hospital Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms.
- Details
- under a 12.6% RN turnover rate Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
- Details
- tobacco-free environment In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Your preceptor
- A preceptor is assigned to you
The workplace
- 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 weekly hours and holiday?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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Overview
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring Registered RN) for our Central Float Pool!
Schedules Available
Full Time Night Shift, 7P to 7A with weekend rotation Part Time Night Shift, 7p to 7a with weekend rotation $20,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified applicants and Premium Differentials! 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 Free Gym at Sentara Martha Jefferson! The Central Float Pool at Sentara Martha Jefferson is hospital specific and includes floating to units with additional need due to either acuity or staffing.
Primarily assigned to IMCU or Medical/Surgical units, this unit offers training and precepting on the ICU and ED for Registered Nurses (RN) who wish to move into these more critical care areas. This Central Float Pool is ideal for those who enjoy variety or are interested in learning new skills. Due to the advanced level of practice, 2 years of acute care nursing experience is preferred.
New Grad RN Candidates with a background in hospital based acute care may also be considered. Education Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required) Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred) Students in the process of completing a registered nursing program with previous experience in acute care clinical roles may be considered. Certification/Licensure Registered nursing License (Required) Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License with previous experience in acute care clinical roles may be considered.
BLS required within 90 days of hire ACLS within 1 year of hire (Required) Experience 2 years of acute care (preferred) Critical care experience (preferred) Medical Surgical experience (preferred) Previous healthcare experience (preferred) The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process.
In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. #Talroo- Nursing Keywords, Medsurg, medical surgical, float pool, resource pool, critical care, SMJH, Registered Nurse, acute care 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, 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?
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