Direct Care Registered Nurse II - Emergency Department

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William)

Woodbridge, Virginia

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William) is a community hospital.

Eligibility: EREmergency MedicineTraumaSign-on bonus

Posted Jun 29

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Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: ER · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $20,000

Benefits

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

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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 CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual discretionary bonus
Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a Full Time Emergency Department Registered Nurse for the Night Shift (7:00am-7:00pm). The RN is responsible for performing competent nursing care using the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion and evaluation. The ED is a 37-bed facility designated as a Level III Trauma Center and certified Primary Stroke Center, treating patients from pediatric to geriatric with respiratory, cardiac, septic, and behavioral health conditions. Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified candidates.

What's around it?

In Woodbridge, VA

Woodbridge, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $2,101/mo
Household income: $104,741/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Woodbridge, VA

NeighborhoodsWoodbridge features a diverse spread of residential enclaves ranging from mature, wooded developments to master-planned waterfront subdivisions. Lake Ridge is an established community along the Occoquan reservoir featuring mature tree canopies, single-family residences, and townhomes. In contrast, Belmont Bay and Potomac Shores offer luxury waterfront townhouses and upscale single-family properties along the river, with Belmont Bay providing direct access to commuter rail. Buyers and renters looking for inland privacy or larger yards often consider Agnewville near the historic Occoquan border, Port Potomac, or the mid-century blocks of Dale City.

Woodbridge features a diverse spread of residential enclaves ranging from mature, wooded developments to master-planned waterfront subdivisions. Lake Ridge is an established community along the Occoquan reservoir featuring mature tree canopies, single-family residences, and townhomes.

In contrast, Belmont Bay and Potomac Shores offer luxury waterfront townhouses and upscale single-family properties along the river, with Belmont Bay providing direct access to commuter rail. Buyers and renters looking for inland privacy or larger yards often consider Agnewville near the historic Occoquan border, Port Potomac, or the mid-century blocks of Dale City.

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Getting aroundWoodbridge is defined by its role as an Interstate 95 commuter hub located roughly 10 miles south of Fort Belvoir and 20 to 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. Northbound and southbound I-95 travel regularly suffers from heavy rush-hour congestion, leading drivers to rely on the I-95 Express Lanes (free for three-person carpools) or the expanded Route 1 corridor. For rail commuters, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) runs passenger trains from the Woodbridge and Rippon stations directly to Crystal City, L'Enfant Plaza, and Union Station, supplemented by regional OmniRide commuter buses.

Woodbridge is defined by its role as an Interstate 95 commuter hub located roughly 10 miles south of Fort Belvoir and 20 to 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. Northbound and southbound I-95 travel regularly suffers from heavy rush-hour congestion, leading drivers to rely on the I-95 Express Lanes (free for three-person carpools) or the expanded Route 1 corridor. For rail commuters, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) runs passenger trains from the Woodbridge and Rippon stations directly to Crystal City, L'Enfant Plaza, and Union Station, supplemented by regional OmniRide commuter buses.

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OutdoorsRecreational life in Woodbridge centers on tidal tributaries and extensive parklands along the Occoquan and Potomac rivers. Highlights include the three-quarter-mile elevated Neabsco Creek Boardwalk winding through marsh wetlands, boating and shoreline trails at Leesylvania State Park, and heavily forested trail networks at Prince William Forest Park. In addition, Occoquan Regional Park and Lake Ridge Park offer boat ramps, batting cages, mini-golf, and shaded picnic areas along the water.

Recreational life in Woodbridge centers on tidal tributaries and extensive parklands along the Occoquan and Potomac rivers. Highlights include the three-quarter-mile elevated Neabsco Creek Boardwalk winding through marsh wetlands, boating and shoreline trails at Leesylvania State Park, and heavily forested trail networks at Prince William Forest Park.

In addition, Occoquan Regional Park and Lake Ridge Park offer boat ramps, batting cages, mini-golf, and shaded picnic areas along the water.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitpwc.com Source 2: theharbourgrille.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: reddit.com

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Living in Woodbridge

Woodbridge is an energetic Prince William County suburb positioned along the Interstate 95 corridor, situated roughly 10 miles south of Fort Belvoir and 20 miles south of Washington, D.C. Rather than functioning as a walkable, historic downtown, Woodbridge is structured as an expansive commuter hub anchored by massive retail complexes like Potomac Mills and open-air centers like Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. For healthcare professionals considering a move, the community offers attainable suburban living with varied housing styles—from older, HOA-free single-family homes in Dale City and established wooded lots in Lake Ridge to modern waterfront townhouses in Belmont Bay and Potomac Shores. The primary daily challenge is navigating notorious rush-hour congestion on I-95 and Route 1, making proximity to the Woodbridge and Rippon Virginia Railway Express (VRE) stations, OmniRide bus routes, or express lanes a key tactical consideration. Off duty, the area rewards nurses with abundant riverfront recreation, including the elevated Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, hiking trails at Leesylvania State Park, and waterfront patio dining along the Occoquan River.

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Woodbridge, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.