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Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Full-time

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Sentara Health

Newport News, Virginia

RN

Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 21 · New grads welcomed

Shift
Nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
ER

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights · 36 hours
Orientation
Residency program
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Sign-on bonus
$20,000
Relocation
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About this role

City/State

Newport News, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

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Overview

Generous sign-on bonus -up to $20K, Specialty Unit Pay! Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates!

Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department.

New Grads Welcomed!! Ask Recruiter about New Grad Sign-on Bonus, Nurse Residency Program, Education Assistance (BSN Degree), and Loan Repayment!

Shift: Multiple Shift: Days, Weekend Days, Weekend Nights, Nights Scheduled Hours: 36

License and Certification

Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

Education

  • RN-Associate’s Degree, or
  • RN-Bachelor’s Degree, or
  • RN-Diploma, or
  • RN-Master’s Degree

As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings.

This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Click https://youtu.be/ImqEzvkewIU to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare.

Emergency Department (ED) – Sentara CarePlex Hospital Emergency Department is focused on providing exceptional emergency service to patients. The Emergency Department consists of 43 beds, including 11 fast-track beds for patients with shorter lengths of stay. Emergency physicians are board-certified. All emergency nurses undergo specialized training in emergency care and have received Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric certifications.

Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare. Nursing All, Talroo-Nursing, Nursing-Critical, Acute Care, ED, Emergency Department, Triage Nurse, Sentara Careplex, Hampton, Day

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 Port Warwick offers a unique level of convenience and comprehensive care in the heart of Newport News. Located just down the road from Oyster Point City Center and Tech Center Marketplace, the quiet neighborhood campus features a 24-hour emergency department, primary care and specialty care, advanced imaging services, therapy services, and so much more. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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.

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Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. New Grads Welcomed!! Ask Recruiter about New Grad Sign-on Bonus, Nurse Residency Program, Education Assistance (BSN Degree), and Loan…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Virginia or Compact Multi-State License

Place

City
Newport News, Virginia
Median rent
$1,339/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$69,634/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
1% above the national average

Virginia index 101.1, where 100 is the national average.

Newport News sits along the James River in Virginia's Hampton Roads region, offering nurses a waterfront lifestyle steeped in maritime and military heritage. The city provides easy access to Norfolk and Richmond, a growing healthcare sector, and the natural beauty of the Tidewater area—making it an appealing mid-Atlantic relocation option.

Map showing the location of Newport News, VA
Approximate location in Newport News, VA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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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,…

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